What is hypertension?
What will be an ideal response?
Elevated blood pressure
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A nurse is well aware of the high incidence and prevalence of chronic conditions among older adults. The nurse would recognize which of the following phenomena as currently contributing to this high rate of incidence? (Select all that apply.)
A) Longevity is increasing. B) Many previously fatal diseases are now treatable. C) Increasing numbers of older adults can afford medical care. D) Older adults have increased expectations for treatment. E) New chronic conditions are being identified by medical researchers.
Which of the following is the strongest argument in favor of historical research in nursing?
a. All professions are characterized by knowledge of the history. b. It is a method well suited to nurse researchers. c. Nurses need to know their roots. d. There needs to be a historical base on which to build.
The nurse assesses that the teaching plan for the use of warfarin was not effective when the patient says:
1. "I don't take aspirin any more." 2. "I read that grapefruit interferes with warfarin." 3. "I'm drinking too much tea. My urine looks like tea." 4. "I wear my medical alert bracelet all the time."
Which heart problem is responsible for a continuous murmur?
A) Pericarditis B) Turbulent venous flow C) Patent ductus arteriosus D) MI