When taking the blood pressure, the highest point at which sound is heard is called
A. diastolic pressure.
B. systolic pressure.
C. tachypneic pressure.
D. pulse deficit.
Answer: B
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A male patient in his 20s has been diagnosed with a chlamydial infection and states that he is "terrified" at the prospect of having to inform his fiancée. In light of this patient's statement, what action should the nurse first perform?
A) Teach the patient assertiveness skills that he can utilize when informing his fiancée. B) Assess the specific reasons why the patient fears this discussion with his fiancée. C) Reiterate the patient's legal and moral obligations for having this discussion with his fiancée. D) Role play the discussion with the patient.
The urinalysis of a patient with acute interstitial nephritis is likely to have which characteristics?
A) Hematuria with red blood cell casts, dysmorphic red blood cells, proteinuria B) Leukocyturia with leukocyte casts or urinary eosinophils C) Renal tubular epithelial cells and muddy brown casts D) Few cells with little or no casts or proteinuria
Which is an example of a population-focused intervention?
a. Setting up a health fair with nursing students at a local university b. Teaching a new mother how to breastfeed c. Doing physical examinations on preschool children at the clinic one at a time d. Contacting local officials about the rise in crime in one area of the city
Plaque refers to a substance that accumulates in the innermost layer of the arteries and consists of ________.
A. fatty acids and water B. potassium and sodium C. cholesterol and calcium D. fatty acids and protein