During an assessment the nurse determines that an older patient is demonstrating age-related changes in the tunica intima layer of the vascular system. What did the nurse assess to make this clinical determination? Select all that apply.
A. Weak peripheral pulses
B. Elevated systolic blood pressure
C. Tachycardia
D. Postural hypotension
E. Prominent neck and hand veins
Answer: E
You might also like to view...
Which of the following can be a prerenal cause of acute renal failure (ARF)?
A) renal artery stenosis B) hypercalcemia C) diabetes mellitus D) kidney stones
Which aspect(s) of a child's development does the nurse caution parents that hearing impairment can affect? (Select all that apply.)
a. Speech clarity b. Language development c. Immunity to disease d. Personality development e. Academic achievement
A physician needs to insert a vaginal speculum into a patient for a vaginal examination. In what position should the nurse place the patient?
a. Sims b. Prone c. Lithotomy d. Dorsal recumbent
The nurse is caring for a 10-year-old client with gastritis. During the health teaching, which of the following points should the nurse keep in mind with regards to the characteristics of pedagogic learners?
A) They are often goal-oriented. B) They tend to think abstractly. C) They often respond to competition. D) They are usually crisis learners.