A patient has been diagnosed with an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA). Because of the small size of the patient's AAA, the care team has opted for conservative management
When the nurse is providing health education for this patient, what topic should be prioritized?
A) Management of blood pressure and lifestyle modifications to address hypertension
B) The importance of regular physical activity and smoking cessation
C) The effects of hyperlipidemia and strategies for reducing dietary cholesterol intake
D) The importance of ensuring that the patient's heart rate never exceeds 100 beats per minute
A
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Which is described as an elevated, circumscribed skin lesion that is less than 1 cm in diameter and filled with serous fluid?
a. Cyst b. Papule c. Pustule d. Vesicle
A patient is prescribed prednisone (Dexasone) for a chronic health problem. The nurse instructs the patient to be alert for which signs that Cushing syndrome is developing?
Select all that apply. 1. fat deposits in the abdominal and clavicle regions 2. muscle weakness and wasting in the extremities 3. delayed wound healing 4. development of varicose leg veins 5. hypotension
A pregnant patient is being seen for a routine prenatal examination. Which patient behaviors indicate that this patient is accepting the baby? (Select all that apply.)
A) Experiencing back pain B) Talking about shopping for baby clothes C) Painting a room in the home for a nursery D) Asking what can be done to improve sleep E) Happily talking about planning for the baby's arrival
At the request of a family, a nurse returned for a follow-up visit a month after the patient was discharged from care. He had been doing quite well, but at this visit the home care nurse noticed that the client was extremely confused and disoriented
What should the nurse discuss with the family before contacting the client's physician? a. Current prescription and over-the-counter drugs the client is taking b. Family history of Alzheimer disease c. Financial resources available to the client d. Results of the laboratory values from the client's last blood test