For a patient with essential hypertension, which concurrent health problem would produce the greatest risk for a cardiovascular event?
a. Obesity
b. Diabetes
c. Hyperlipidemia
d. Arthritis
b
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An infant weighs 9 pounds, 3 ounces at birth. When the infant is seven days old, the mother calls the pediatrician's office worried about her child's weight loss. What is the lowest acceptable weight the infant should be at this age?
1. 9 pounds 2. 8 pounds, 12 ounces 3. 8 pounds, 2 ounces 4. 7 pounds, 12 ounces
Which information indicates the nurse has a correct understanding of the purpose of a patient's medical record?
a. To invoice the nurse for reimbursement b. To protect the patient in case of a mal-practice suit c. To ensure everyone is working toward a common goal of providing safe care d. To contribute to a worldwide databank for trends in health care
The nurse is preparing to perform a health assessment on an adult client who has a family history of cancer. Which questions should the nurse ask the client to assess for the early warning signs of cancer?
Select all that apply. A) "Do you have a cough that is associated with seasonal allergies?" B) "Have you noticed a change in your appetite?" C) "Have you noticed any cuts that have not healed?" D) "Have you had any changes in bowel or bladder habits?" E) "Have you experienced any problems swallowing?"
What are core principles of patient- and family-centered care? (Select all that apply.)
a. Collaboration b. Empowering families c. Providing formal and informal support d. Maintaining strict policy and procedure routines e. Withholding information that is likely to cause anxiety