The nurse is working with a patient who has uncontrolled hypertension. The patient asks the nurse what can happen if his blood pressure is not brought under control. What are potential consequences of uncontrolled hypertension? Select all that apply
A) Transient ischemic attacks
B) Cerebrovascular accident
C) Retinal hemorrhage
D) Venous insufficiency
E) Right ventricular hypertrophy
A, B, C
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A) Cisapride B) Naproxen C) Lincosamide D) Naltrexone
The nurse is planning nursing diagnoses for a client. Which statement is true regarding nursing diagnoses?
a. Nursing diagnoses are very similar to medical diagnoses. b. A nursing diagnosis identifies a specific disease or condition. c. A nursing diagnosis focuses on the client's responses to health problems. d. Nursing diagnoses are used as a mechanism for direct financial reimbursement.
A leader in a local nursing organization is giving a series of presentations on different aspects of intellectual health. This month's presentation concerns personal financial planning
The presenter will be covering some viable aspects of financial planning that can assist nurses with increasing their financial net worth for the future. Which of the following is not necessarily one of those aspects that will be covered during the presentation? a. social security c. real estate b. retirement funds d. moderate gambling
CHOP is a combination anti-neoplastic drug regimen. Which drug is the C in CHOP?
A. Cisplatin B. Carmustine C. Cytarabine D. Cyclophosphamide E. None of the above