Practice Question
While receiving report for a client with carcinoma in situ of the left breast, the practical nurse (PN) reviews a pending lab report and notices increased levels of Anti-Glycan Neu5Gc Antibodies (AGNA). Which changes should the PN anticipate to be included in the client's plan of care?
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Correct Answer:
Initiation of changes in infection control measures.
Rationale:
🔷 Anti-Glycan Neu5Gc Antibodies (AGNA) target a non-human sugar (Neu5Gc) found in animal-derived tissues and foods, which can trigger immune activation and inflammation when incorporated into human cells.
🔷 Carcinoma in situ is a non-invasive cancer with high curability, but increased AGNA levels in this context raise concern for inflammatory complications and delayed healing post-treatment.
🔷 The presence of AGNA may heighten the client's risk for postoperative or radiation-induced infections, due to immune responses at tissue sites where Neu5Gc is deposited.
🔷 The plan of care should include enhanced infection prevention protocols, such as prophylactic antibiotics, sterile dressing changes, and frequent monitoring for early signs of infection.
🔷 This approach aims to reduce wound complications, safeguard surgical recovery, and enhance immune protection due to the client’s immunological sensitivity.
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This question is from PN Comprehensive Predictor~2023 Exam 2 which contains 176 questions.
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Question Details
- Category: LPN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: LPN ATI Exit Exam(s)
- Domain: Exit Exam(s)~2023
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