A 40-year-old man newly diagnosed with hypertension is discussing risk factors with the nurse. The nurse talks about lifestyle changes with the patient and advises that the patient should avoid tobacco use
What is the rationale behind that advice to the patient?
A) Smoking directly causes high blood pressure.
B) Smoking increases the risk of heart disease.
C) Smoking causes obesity, which exacerbates hypertension.
D) Smoking increases cardiac output.
B
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A parent reports that her five-year-old child, who has had all recommended immunizations, had a mild fever one week ago and now has bright red cheeks and a lacy red maculopapular rash on the trunk and arms
The nurse recognizes that this child might have: 1. Rubeola (measles). 2. German measles (rubella). 3. Chickenpox (varicella). 4. Fifth disease (erythema infectiosum).
The new graduate took a position on an orthopedic unit and has been unable to accomplish the same amount of work as other new graduates. Which are possible issues with this nurse? Select all that apply
1. A lack of self-discipline 2. A lack of organization 3. Problems with time management 4. Role confusion
A client who has been in chronic pain after an automobile accident successfully reduces his pain through a combination of biofeedback and meditation. The conclusion the nurse may draw from his success is that the
a. pain was acute in nature. b. pain was psychological in nature. c. placebo effect occurred. d. therapy caused physiologic changes.
Which of the following best identifies how Piaget described play during the school-age years?
a. work that is fun c. a moral character builder b. interactive socialization d. games with rules