The nurse understands that which factors can increase blood pressure? (Select all that apply.)
a. Head injury
b. Decreased fluid volume
c. Increasing age
d. Recent food intake
e. Pain
ANS: A, C, D, E
Head injury, increasing age, recent food intake, pain, and increased (not decreased) fluid volume all can increase blood pressure.
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A) Panic disorder B) Loss and grief C) Depression D) Anxiety
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1. Discuss ways to eliminate smoking. 2. Encourage to schedule an appointment for a mammogram. 3. Review the current medication regimen for type 2 diabetes mellitus. 4. Strategize ways to overcome feelings of inadequacy with unemployment. 5. Methodically review the steps to take to improve compliance with a low-fat diet.
Empowerment for nurses may consist of three components. Which of the following three components may help nurses become empowered to use their power for better patient care (select three that apply)?
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Flatter organizations refer to the trend of shifting decision-making powers upward in the organizational hierarchy
a. True b. False