Which statement is accurate in regard to secondary hypertension?
A. There is no known cause.
B. It can result from chronic renal impairment.
C. It is also known as idiopathic.
D. It accounts for 90% of all hypertensive cases.
Answer: B
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I just don't understand at all." When preparing a response to this patient, the nurse should be cognizant of what characteristic that distinguishes malignant cells from benign cells of the same tissue type? A) Slow rate of mitosis of cancer cells B) Different proteins in the cell membrane C) Differing size of the cells D) Different molecular structure in the cells
When counseling patients, which strategy should a nurse identify as most likely to help elderly men avoid prostate cancer?
A) Cooking meat at high temperatures B) Avoiding food additives C) Maintaining weight within an ideal range D) Avoiding tobacco smoke
The nurse is reviewing the anatomy of the heart with a patient scheduled for a cardiac catheterization. What should the nurse explain as the primary factor that regulates blood flow through the coronary arteries?
1. blood pressure in the aorta 2. blood vessel dilation 3. low-pressure systemic circulation 4. draining of blood into the coronary sinus by the coronary veins
A model of care delivery that consists of a group of patients who are being cared for by an RN, an LPN, and a UAP is called:
a. functional nursing. c. total patient care. b. team nursing. d. primary nursing.