The nurse is caring for a client who has been on bedrest for several weeks. The nurse takes precaution when assisting the client to the chair due to the risk of
1. Hypotension
2. Hypertension
3. Orthostatic hypertension
4. Orthostatic hypotension
4
Rationale: Hypotension is a condition base on blood pressure that is below normal combined with the presence of symptoms; the information given does not support this answer
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Your patient with major depression sits in her room for hours staring out the window. Which of the following would be the most appropriate intervention?
A. Sit with the patient and gently offer your availability to help. B. Keep encouraging the patient to go to exercise class. C. Offer the class once and then let the patient decide. D. Sit with the patient and ask her to list reasons for her depression.
The nurse is dealing with a problem at work and has been focused on finding solutions. After a good night's sleep the nurse wakes with a solution. How did sleeping help the nurse solve the problem?
1. It was focus time. 2. It was letting-go time. 3. It was time for creative thinking. 4. It provided serendipity.
A nurse is working with a family who has an income above the federal income guidelines, but is unable to meet their living expenses. Which of the following terms best describes this family?
a. Persistent poverty b. Near poor c. Impoverished d. Neighborhood poverty
By interfering with blood clotting, omega-3 fatty acids appear to lower the
a. risk of hypertension. b. risk of heart disease. c. levels of serum triglyceride. d. levels of serum cholesterol.