A client wants to know what metabolic syndrome means. What should the nurse explain as the risk factors for this disease process?
a. Obesity and inactivity
b. Abdominal fat and hypertension
c. Hypertension and lack of exercise
d. Diabetes and elevated blood sugar
a. Obesity and inactivity
Obesity and inactivity are the underlying risk factors for metabolic syndrome. Hypertension, lack of exercise, and buildup of abdominal fat are all risks of CVD. Poorly controlled diabetes is a risk factor for end organ damage including cardiovascular disease (CVD).
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The licensing law that (1) defines the title and regulations governing the practice of nursing and (2) states the requirements for licensure is called the:
a. state practice act. b. nurse regulation act. c. nurse practice act. d. legislative act.
In transitioning to a primary nursing model, it is important for a nurse manager who enjoys a high level of control over patient care to understand that his or her decision making at the patient care level:
a. Is increased. b. Is decreased. c. Is relinquished. d. Remains the same.
The hospital in your local community is considering expanding their pediatric services. Which of the following pieces of demographic data would be important? Select all that apply
a. Age of residents b. Availability of pediatric services offered by other agencies in the area c. Number of elderly residents d. Incidence of prostate cancer e. Number of women of childbearing age f. Crime statistics for the area
Mary is seeing her family physician for a routine checkup and mentions to the nurse that her husband just returned from active duty in the military
He was deployed to Iraq for the last 18 months, and Mary says she is very excited that they will finally be able to "pick up" where they left off. The nurse decides to ask more questions about their marital relationship in this post-deployment period. What is the best rationale for including these assessment questions? A. The post-deployment period is often the most difficult time period for veterans and spouses to negotiate. B. All veterans experience some PTSD and are unable to return to previous relationship patterns. C. Denial about the impact of combat experiences is common in military spouses. D. Mary is most likely being abused by her husband and is covering this up.