Which client is at most at risk for peripheral vascular disease?
A. 67-year-old man who is a current smoker
B. 55-year-old woman with a sedentary lifestyle
C. 43-year-old man who is moderately obese
D. 42-year-old woman with family history of CAD
A
All these risk factors contribute to the development of cardiovascular disease, but cigarette smoking is a major risk factor for both CAD (coronary artery disease) and PVD (peripheral vas-cular disease).
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The family history of a client recently diagnosed with bipolar disorder reveals several ancestors with the same diagnosis. What additional information should the nurse look for in this pedigree?
Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. How many of the affected ancestors were also alcoholics? 2. Were there unaffected relatives who had elevated mood levels? 3. How many of the affected relatives had children? 4. Did any unaffected relatives have other psychosocial dysfunction? 5. How many of the unaffected female relatives held jobs outside the home?
The nurse explains that neurotransmitters, which support smooth neural transmission, are (select all that apply):
1. acetylcholine. 2. cerebrospinal fluid. 3. dopamine. 4. dendrite. 5. epinephrine.
A 32-year-old primigravida is admitted with a diagnosis of ectopic pregnancy. Nursing care is based on which of the following?
a. Hemorrhage is the major concern. b. She will be unable to conceive in the future. c. Bed rest and analgesics are the recommended treatment. d. A D&C will be performed to remove the products of conception.
The client with megaloblastic anemia asks the nurse what causes this disorder. The nurse's best response is:
a. "Megaloblastic anemia results from inadequate iron and niacin in your diet." b. "Megaloblastic anemia results from inadequate stores of vitamin K and vitamin C in the body." c. "Megaloblastic anemia results from vitamin B12 or folic acid deficiency or both." d. "We really don't know the cause, but it probably is related to your smoking."