Which risk factor is associated with coronary artery disease (CAD) because of its relationship with the alteration of hepatic lipoprotein?
a. Diabetes mellitus
b. Hypertension
c. Obesity
d. High alcohol consumption
Answer: a. Diabetes mellitus
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An older patient with insomnia lives in an assisted living facility and is seen reading in the lounge area most nights. Which issue causes the greatest concern for the nurse caring for this patient?
1. The patient has significant underlying problems. 2. Insomnia is linked to cardiac dysfunction if it is not managed. 3. Liability is created by a patient who is unsupervised in the lounge areas. 4. The patient's ability to function during the day may be hindered by these episodes.
An older adult client shares with the nurse that, "I don't know what it is but it seems that I need more light for reading or even watching television as I get older." The nurse explains that aging may cause this change due to the:
a. slower ability of the pupil to adjust to changes in lighting. b. impact arcus senilis has on visual acuity c. flattening and thinning of the cornea. d. retinal changes that begin to occur with aging.
A nurse reviews laboratory reports for a patient who has taken clozapine (Clozaril) for 1 year. Which value would prompt the nurse to notify the health care provider of the need to suspend treatment? The total WBC count and granulocyte count are
a. 2900 cells/mm3 and 1450 cells/mm3. b. 3500 cells/mm3 and 1850 cells/mm3. c. 4000 cells/mm3 and 2000 cells/mm3. d. 4500 cells/mm3 and 2500 cells/mm3.
Which of the following is the initial symptom of hypertrophic pyloric stenosis?
a. nonbilious vomiting starting between the 2nd and 4th week of life b. cramping and abdominal pain starting around the 3rd day after birth c. refusal to take the bottle or nurse d. a high-pitched and unusual cry