The nurse reinforced teaching provided to a patient about complications of hypertension
Which organs if identified by a patient indicate correct understanding of the organs most likely to be damaged from uncontrolled hypertension? (Select all that apply.)
a. Eyes
b. Brain
c. Heart
d. Liver
e. Lungs
f. Kidneys
ANS: A, B, C, F
Most signs and symptoms of hypertension stem from long-term damaging effects on the large and small blood vessels of the heart, kidneys, brain, and eyes. D. E. Hypertension is not known to damage the liver or lungs.
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On auscultating the patient's heart, the nurse hears a third heart sound. What condition would this finding be most indicative of?
A) Renal artery stenosis B) A faulty stethoscope C) Hypotension D) Fluid overload
There are various perspectives that can be used in pharmacoeconomic analysis. Which of the fol-lowing may be considered perspectives from which to view pharmacoeconomic analyses? Select all that apply
a. Society b. Payor c. Medical facility d. Health care provider e. Patient f. Local community
The expression "family dynamics" might appear in several contexts. In terms of maternity nursing, family dynamics:
1. are the same as family functions. 2. remain constant in stable families. 3. describe the interactions and communications among family members. 4. are more important in dysfunctional families.
A new staff nurse is hired as a full-time employee who works 40 hours a week. The nurse would be referred to as which of the following?
a. .5 FTE c. .9 FTE b. .8 FTE d. 1.0 FTE