The nurse is preparing for a class on risk factors for hypertension and reviews recent statistics. Which racial group has the highest prevalence of hypertension in the world?
a. Blacks
b. Whites
c. American Indians
d. Hispanics
ANS: A
According to the American Heart Association, the prevalence of hypertension is higher among Blacks than in other racial groups.
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A) Discomfort in the ear B) Difficulty hearing C) Pus noted in the ear canal D) Inflammation around the tympanic membrane
Choose the nursing diagnosis that would be most appropriate for a patient having ear surgery:
1. Disturbed body image 2. Risk for injury 3. Acute confusion 4. Ineffective protection
A nurse is assessing a client for pain sensation using a sharp or dull instrument. What technique should be used to obtain valid results?
A. Test the client first with eyes open, then with eyes closed. B. Test the client for dull sensation first, followed by sharp. C. Test the client for sharp sensation first, followed by dull. D. Test the client for sharp and dull sensation randomly.
The purpose of cleaning is to:
a. Destroy all pathogens and non-pathogens b. Reduce the number of microbes present c. Make disposable items reusable d. Produce a sterile field