The nurse assesses the following changes in a client's vital signs. Which client situation should be reported to the primary care provider?
a. Decreased blood pressure (BP) after standing up
b. Decreased temperature after a period of diaphoresis
c. Increased heart rate after walking down the hall
d. Increased respiratory rate when the heart rate increases
ANS: A
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A) To encourage patients to exercise B) To encourage patients to adhere to their therapeutic regimen C) To teach nutritional awareness D) To encourage a disease-free state
A nurse is caring for a psychiatric client age 70 years who has been prescribed a number of medications. When educating the client on the medications, which explanation would be most appropriate?
A) "Your stomach empties more quickly as you age; therefore, you may feel the effect of your medications almost immediately." B) "Your entire GI system speeds up, so your medications are digested much more quickly. Therefore, it is important that you not drive after you take your medications." C) "Because of your age and related changes in liver functioning, you may have medication levels in your system with the potential to be toxic." D) "Because of age-related circulation changes, your body will be able to deliver therapeutic doses of your medication to select body sites more quickly."
A neurologist prescribes a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the head STAT for a patient. Which data warrants immediate intervention by the nurse concerning this diagnostic test?
A) Elevated blood pressure. B) Allergy to shell fish. C) Right hip replacement. D) History of atrial fibrillation.
Circle the nonmodifiable and modifiable risk factors that apply to B.T
a. Age b. Smoking c. Family history of CAD d. Obesity e. Physical inactivity f. Gender g. Hypertension h. Diabetes mellitus i. Hyperlipidemia j. Ethnic background k. Stress l. Excessive alcohol use