The nurse is preparing some educational materials for her patient about the impact of obesity and a high body mass index (BMI). She knows that as BMI increases, so does the risk of these conditions: (Select all that apply.)
a. Increase in blood pressure
b. Increase in HDL
c. Increase in total cholesterol
d. Development of atherosclerosis
ANS: A, C, D
As BMI levels rise, blood pressure and cholesterol levels also rise and the average high-density lipoprotein (HDL), or good, cholesterol levels decrease. Hyperlipidemia (elevation of plasma cholesterol, triglycerides, or both) or low HDL levels contribute to the development of atherosclerosis (the buildup of fat deposits on arterial vessel walls).
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a. United States b. Japan c. Canada d. United Kingdom
The nurse collects a family assessment in order to gain insight into family relationships, family structure, level of functioning, environment, and roles. These data are best collected:
1. During a home visit 2. At the registration desk of the clinic 3. During the woman’s physical exam 4. Over the telephone
The nurse receives an order to administer 3 liters of IV fluid over the next 24 hours. The infusion device would be set to administer how many mL per hour?
____ mL/hour Record the answer rounding to the nearest whole number.
The nurse is caring for an infant who is admitted for possible pyloric stenosis. When assessing the infant, which actions are appropriate?
Select all that apply. A) Observe the infant's abdomen. B) Auscultate bowel sounds. C) Provide oral feeding. D) Palpate the right upper quadrant of the abdomen. E) Pass a nasogastric tube.