The nurse encourages the patient with essential hypertension that a first-line therapeutic approach to lower blood pressure is (select all that apply):
1. smoking cessation.
2. beta-blockers.
3. exercise programs.
4. weight loss.
5. decrease of sodium intake.
1, 3, 4, 5
The first approach is nonpharmacologic, using lifestyle changes rather than drugs.
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The MOST important physiologic task of the neonate is to:
a. achieve equilibrium through stabilization of body systems b. adjust to parental figures c. learn to cry d. develop new reflexes
When treating patients using the "Step-Down" approach the patient with gastroesophageal reflux disease is started on _______ first
1. Antacids 2. Histamine2 receptor antagonists 3. Prokinetics 4. Proton pump inhibitors
A client presents with a rash and is prescribed an over-the-counter ointment for treatment. The client says, "I thought I would need a shot or an expensive prescription." How should the nurse respond?
1. "Medications that go on your skin don't usually have as many side effects." 2. "Mild rashes often respond well to topical ointments." 3. "Many of the products used on the skin are available over-the-counter." 4. "You should try to discover what caused your rash." 5. "Prescription ointments are usually better at healing."
The nurse would plan to get another nurse to try to obtain a successful venipuncture if the first nurse was not successful in _____ attempt(s).
a. five b. three c. two d. one