A nurse who provides care at a community clinic is in contact with a diverse group of patients. Which of the following individuals most clearly displays risk factors for stroke?
A) A man who is receiving oral antibiotics for the treatment of a chlamydial infection
B) A woman who has osteoporosis, a history of fractures, and a family history of stroke
C) An obese woman with a history of atrial fibrillation and type 2 diabetes
D) A 70-year-old man who has benign prostatic hyperplasia and early stage Alzheimer's disease
C
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1. "We have always had the patient at the center of everything we do." 2. "We can't afford to hire more RNs." 3. "I'm concerned about the increased time and leadership our nurse managers will have to provide." 4. "I like the idea of centralizing all our care."
The wife of a patient who has just arrived at the hospital for treatment of a possible massive myocardial infarction is tearful. She is demanding the nurse stop her interventions and explain her husband's condition
Which of the following actions should be taken by the nurse initially? 1. Contact the security officer to restrain her. 2. Stop actions and provide family education to her. 3. Tell the woman that she will be arrested if she does not calm down. 4. Continue to provide the needed care.
Alma Black, age 75, is admitted to the medical unit with speech disturbance and right-sided weakness. Sensory assessment is included in the neurologic evaluation. If pain sensation is intact, which other area is intact and need not be tested?
A) Two-point discrimination B) Vibratory sensation C) Temperature sensation D) Kinesthetic sensation
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false