The leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States is ______________________________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
heart disease
cardiovascular disease
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A) Young adults B) Native Americans C) Women D) Hispanics
Select the statement that describes the major site where antiviral action is blocked by the protease inhibitors.
A. The protease inhibitors block the uncoating process of the human immunodeficiency virus by binding to protease. B. The protease inhibitors inhibit the late protein synthesis and processing of the human immunodeficiency virus. C. The protease inhibitors block the ability of the human immunodeficiency virus from attaching and entering the cell membrane. D. The protease inhibitors block the nucleic acid synthesis of the human immunodeficiency virus.
The nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a 76-year-old patient with hypertension. Which guideline should be used when following physician orders to treat elevated blood pressure?
a. Increase heart rate slowly. b. Increase heart rate rapidly. c. Reduce blood pressure slowly. d. Reduce blood pressure quickly.
The nurse is performing a focused interview with an adult male client who recently experienced a myocardial infarction. The nurse requests information about how he felt during the time of the myocardial infarction
Which client statement would be unexpected? 1. "I couldn't catch my breath." 2. "My chest didn't actually ever hurt." 3. "My wife said I looked like someone poured water all over me." 4. "I got so sick to my stomach."