The nurse is collecting data from a patient with hypertension. Which modifiable cardiovascular risk factor should the nurse identify for care planning?
a. Gender
b. Heredity
c. Ethnic origin
d. Activity level
ANS: D
Activity level is a modifiable risk factor. A. B. C. These factors are not modifiable as they cannot be changed.
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a. Serum sodium b. Serum potassium c. Serum glucose d. Serum chloride
The nurse is providing home care for a patient who traditionally drinks herbal tea to treat an illness. How should the nurse respond to a request for the herbal tea?
A) "We do not allow our patients to drink herbal tea." B) "Why in the world would you want to drink that stuff?" C) "Let me check with the doctor to make sure it is okay with your medicines." D) "I have to fill out a lot of forms that you will have to sign before I can do that."
A client with an upper respiratory tract infection was prescribed roxithromycin, an
antibiotic. What should the nurse tell the client that irregular administration of this medication could lead to? A) Decreased absorption of the drug B) Development of drug resistance C) Increased rate of elimination of the drug D) Increased chances of serious adverse events
A licensed practical/vocational nurse caring for clients should be aware of the different types of laws that influence public life. Which situations exemplify public law (statutory law)? Select all that apply
A) The nurse provides an absentee voter's ballot for a Presidential election for a client age 18 as requested following the U.S. Constitutional 26th Amendment. B) The nurse signed a legal contract to work at a hospital according to contract law. C) The nurse follows the strict rules and regulations set forth by the nurse's state nurse practice act. D) The nurse failed to pay his rent on time and was evicted by the court from his apartment. E) The nurse follows Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) guidelines by not caring for clients requiring chemotherapy administration while pregnant.