The nurse lists modifiable risk factors for a patient at risk for cardiovascular disease, which are: (Select all that apply.)
a. smoking.
b. hypertension.
c. obesity.
d. sedentary lifestyle.
e. age.
A, B, C, D
All options listed are modifiable risk factors for cardiovascular disease except age. Stress is also a modifiable risk factor.
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Community health nurses in one agency use brainstorming as a means for group decision making. With this technique, the nurses do which of the following?
A) Participate in a discussion after the generation of each new idea B) Share all ideas and suggestions before any discussion begins C) Offer ongoing constructive criticism, generally coming from the leader D) Alternate ideas and suggestions with feedback and criticism
Which of the following medications is prescribed to decrease cerebral vasospasm?
a. Phenytoin (Dilantin) c. Nimodipine (Nimotop) b. Phenobarbital d. Vecuronium (Norcuron)
The nurse is assessing a client's eyes during a comprehensive health assessment. The nurse knows that the client who demonstrates clinical manifestations of which of the following conditions will require immediate intervention?
1. Acute glaucoma 2. Blepharitis 3. Periorbital edema 4. Anisocoria
The nurse is caring for a school-age child with severe anemia and activity intolerance. What diversional activity should the nurse plan for this child?
a. Playing a musical instrument b. Playing board or card games c. Participating in a game of table tennis d. Participating in decorating the hospital room