__________ develops when client lacks intrinsic factor
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Pernicious anemia
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A 45-year-old mother of three children is at the doctor's office and her blood pressure 152/92 . This is the first time that she has ever shown an elevated reading. She is concerned that she has hypertension. The nurse's best response would be:
a. "A single reading may not mean anything. We will take it again at your next visit." b. "It looks like you have high blood pressure now. We'll check it again in 3 months." c. "Fortunately, hypertension isn't related to other diseases and is easily treated." d. "You may have hypertension, but there is little else that can be done except medi-cines."
You are caring for an adult patient with heart failure who is prescribed digoxin. What adverse side effects should the nurse explain to the patient that he or she should watch for?
A) Fatigue and nausea B) Increased urine output C) Weight loss D) Decreased pulmonary crackles
A woman has attended a weight reduction program for a year and lost 75 pounds. She now attends weekly meetings to keep the weight off. Which of the following best describes this example?
1. Health promotion 2. Illness prevention 3. Health maintenance 4. Health protection
What is the most serious, life-threatening complication of AAA and why?
What single problem mentioned at the beginning of this case study presents a risk for AAA rupture? Why?