A student nurse studying hypertension would learn that the risk factors for it include what?
A) Family history, obesity, alcohol abstinence
B) Cigarette smoking, heavy alcohol consumption, hepatic disease
C) Prolonged stress, renal disease, heavy alcohol consumption
D) High cholesterol and triglyceride levels, family history, hepatic disease
C
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A. Bleeding. B. Nausea and vomiting. C. Diarrhea. D. Fishy reflux. E. Headache.
The cystic fibrosis patient furiously refuses any more manual chest physiotherapy. The nurse could suggest which alternative?
1. Flutter mucus device 2. Increase ambulation to 1 to 2 hours/day 3. Steam inhalator several times a day 4. Drinking 3 quarts of fluid per day
The nurse is instructing the parents who delivered their first child at 34 weeks. Which statements indicate that additional teaching is needed? (Select all that apply.)
1. "Our baby will be in an isolette to keep him warm.". 2. "Breathing might be harder for our baby because he is early.". 3. "The growth of our baby will be faster than if he were term.". 4. "Tube feedings will be required because his stomach is small.". 5. "Because he came early, he will not produce urine for two days.".
The patient is admitted with metabolic acidosis. Which system is not functioning normally?
A. Buffer system B. Kidney system C. Hormone system D. Respiratory system