The nurse is reviewing the history of a patient who has been diagnosed with hypertension. When planning care for the patient, which of the following risk factors are nonmodifiable? Select all that apply
A) Weight
B) Age
C) Family history
D) Sedentary lifestyle
E) History of type 1 diabetes
Ans: B, C, E
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An IV is infusing at 45 gtt/min. The drop factor is 10 gtt/mL. In 8 hours, the client will have received _______________
a. 1,500 mL b. 2,160 mL c. 1,066 mL d. 1,440 mL
The nurse is examining the eyes of an elderly client using the ophthalmoscope. The vessels of the eyes are narrow and straight in appearance. The nurse would correctly choose which of the following actions?
1. Obtain an ophthalmology referral. 2. Inquire to determine if the client has any risk factors for glaucoma. 3. Inquire to determine if the client has a history of diabetes. 4. Document the findings as normal.
A pregnant woman comes into the ED after receiving minor blunt trauma to her abdomen during a minor car accident. The nurse should carefully evaluate the woman for:
1. disseminated intravascular coagulation. 2. the ABCs of resuscitation. 3. abruptio placentae. 4. cervical funneling.
Which ANA Principles for Nurse Staffing standard is applied to the organization?
a. Nursing ratios are mandated. b. The need for documented competencies for all nurses delivering patient care is supported. c. That nursing budgeted positions are not filled in a timely manner is accepted. d. The needs of the staff nurse are secondary to the patient's needs.