The student nurse is planning a community group presentation on hypertension. Which group of individuals should the student identify as having the highest incidence of hypertension?
a. Muslims
b. African Americans
c. Whites
d. Latinos
B
African Americans have a higher incidence of hypertension than any other minority group or whites.
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A) Audible wheeze B) Pleural pain C) Audible S3 D) Hemoptysis
The nurse is caring for a patient with a Penrose drain. She knows the patient will require the following care:
a. The drain must be compressed after emptying to work properly. b. The drain must be connected to suction if ordered. c. The drain is not sutured in place so care is taken to not dislodge it. d. The suction pulls drainage away from the wound as it re-expands.
The motivational approach of empowerment is different from the relational approach of empowerment in that it includes more ____
a. Autonomy in each strategic step b. Delegation of managerial duties and tasks c. Emphasis on open communication and goal setting d. Laissez-faire methods and strategies of persuasion
CNS depression, decreased respiratory rate, constricted pupils, tachycardia, and areflexia are symptoms of ____ overdose
1. barbiturate 2. serotonin 5HT receptor agonist 3. dopaminergic agent 4. anticholinergic drug