A patient has been found to be at high risk for cardiovascular disease after a highly sensitive C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) blood test indicated a value of 3.0 mg/dL. The patient would like to know what this test measures
What would be the best answer for the nurse to give?
A) Systemic inflammation related to atherosclerosis
B) Cardiac output following myocardial infarction
C) Blood pressure related to congestive heart failure
D) Lipid levels in connection with stress response
B
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The nurse identifies which of the following organizations as an important resource when dealing with elder abuse?
1. Administration on Aging 2. American Association of Retired Persons 3. National Center on Elder Abuse 4. Elder Abuse Prevention Center
A nurse finds a patient with anorexia nervosa vigorously exercising before gaining the agreed-upon weekly weight. Select the nurse's best comment
a. "It bothers me to see you exercising.". b. "You and I will have to sit down and discuss this problem.". c. "Let's discuss the relationship between exercise and weight loss and how that affects your body.". d. "According to our agreement, exercising is not permitted until you have gained a specific amount of weight.".
A nurse is discussing the side effects of opioid medications with a group of cancer patients. Which signs and symptoms are side effects of chronic opiate use that should be discussed? (Se-lect all that apply)
a. Sedation b. Orthostatic hypotension c. Hypertension d. Nausea e. Diarrhea
A client is being seen by the health care provider for a prescription medication for motion sickness. The nurse anticipates the client will be prescribed:
a. metoclopramide. c. promethazine. b. meclizine. d. ondansetron.