The nurse is concerned that a patient is exhibiting signs and symptoms of inflammation. What did the nurse assess to come to this conclusion? Select all that apply.
A. Severe erythema of leg
B. Leg cool to the touch
C. Leg edema
D. Decreased peripheral pulses
E. Severe pain from swelling
Answer: E
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A patient has been taking herbal remedies to decrease blood pressure. The patient is convinced that this has reduced his blood pressure and he refuses to take a prescribed antihypertensive medication
The nurse checks his blood pressure reading during an office visit, with the following results: Left arm: 130/94, 140/86, and 160/90 mm Hg. With this information, what is the nurse's best response to the patient's refusal to take antihypertensive medications? a. "I see that you are correct; your blood pressure readings do not indicate hypertension." b. "Your blood pressure is elevated, so you will need to take a prescribed antihypertensive." c. "Your blood pressure is within normal limits and does not need anything for it." d. "Your blood pressure is elevated. It is important to discuss this with your doctor."
The nurse is considering the risk factors for a client's development of primary hypertension. Which of the following would be considered nonmodifiable risk factors for the client? (Select all that apply.)
1. Age 2. Stress 3. Gender 4. Ethnicity 5. Regular exercise 6. Limits fat and salt in diet
When the parasympathetic response is activated, the person feels:
a. excited b. elated c. angry d. calm
A patient in the emergency department is given intravenous diazepam (Valium) for seizures. When the seizures stop, the nurse notes that the patient is lethargic and confused and has a respiratory rate of 10 breaths per minute
The nurse will expect to administer which of the following? a. Flumazenil (Romazicon) b. Gastric lavage c. Respiratory support d. Toxicology testing