The nurse would explain to a client that the most common cause of secondary hypertension is
a. chronic renal disease.
b. oral contraceptive use.
c. pregnancy.
d. primary hyperaldosteronism.
A
Chronic renal disease, mainly chronic glomerulonephritis and renal artery stenosis, is the most common cause of secondary hypertension.
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A) Strong exercise tolerance B) Exhalation volume is normal C) Healthy lung volumes D) Obstructive lung disease
A child is to receive radiation therapy this morning. A drug you would expect to see prescribed for him prior to this would be an
A) analgesic. B) antiemetic. C) antipyretic. D) antineoplastic.
During a home care visit, the patient experiences an angry outburst and hits the nurse on the thigh and yells at her. The patient continues to be threatening. What are the appropriate initial actions by the nurse? (Select all that apply.)
a. Call for a family member who lives down the street. b. Call law enforcement to take the patient to the hospital. c. Tie the patient to the bed. d. Yell at the patient to stop being threaten-ing. e. Call the nursing agency. f. Use a calm, quiet voice when talking with the patient.
Historically, what was considered a cardinal sign to diagnose drug or alcohol dependence?
A. An auto accident correlated with using substances while driving B. Continuing drug/alcohol use against the expressed wishes of the family C. Expulsion from school or job because of inability to function appropriately D. Tolerance and presence of withdrawal symptoms