Which blood pressure finding for a 55-year-old adult patient with no other medical problems is evaluated further for hypertension?
a. 118/78 mm Hg
b. 124/80 mm Hg
c. 138/78 mm Hg
d. 140/86 mm Hg
Answer: d. 140/86 mm Hg
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1. "They tend to have a familial predisposition to this disorder." 2. "When the sick role relieves them from stressful situations, their physical symptoms are reinforced." 3. "They misinterpret and cognitively distort their physical symptoms." 4. "They express personal worthlessness through physical symptoms, because physical problems are more acceptable than psychological problems."
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One of the most commonly used tools in health care organizations is SWOT analysis. What is the definition for S?
A) Internal attributes that help an organization achieve its objectives B) Internal attributes that challenge an organization in achieving its objectives C) External conditions that promote achievement of organizational objectives D) External conditions that challenge or threaten the achievement of organizational objectives
After taking the patient's temperature, the nurse documents the value and the route used to obtain the reading. Why is this done?
a. Temperatures are the same regardless of the route used. b. Temperatures vary depending on the route used. c. Temperatures are cooler when taken rectally than when taken orally. d. Axillary temperatures are higher than oral temperatures.