When planning care, the nurse identifies that which of the following individuals is at highest risk for developing hypertension?
a. A 56-year-old African American woman
b. A 45-year-old female tourist from China
c. A 60-year-old Japanese American man
d. A 51-year-old man who recently emigrated from Korea
ANS: A
Hypertension continues to be the most serious health problem for African Americans in the United States.
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In a long-term care facility or other residential setting, other residents will also be upset about a terminal diagnosis or death of another resident.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Cells that secrete GIP and GLP-1, which promote insulin secretion, are located in the:
A. pancreas. B. large intestines. C. small intestines. D. liver.
Despite the variety of work settings available to the RN, data from 2008 indicate that the primary work site for RNs is
a. ambulatory care settings. b. community health settings. c. long-term care facilities. d. acute care hospitals.
A child who is dying becomes restless and fidgety, then becomes calm and peaceful. The caregivers feel hopeful that the child seems "better." What should the nurse explain to the caregivers about this pattern?
A) "This pattern is part of dying; the child's death is imminent." B) "This pattern is not unusual in a dying child and might happen over and over again." C) "This pattern suggests that the child is feeling more comfortable and has less distress from the illness." D) "This pattern is consistent with medication cycles; the fidgeting is caused by pain, and the calmness is a sign that the pain has been controlled with medicine."