Which condition can contribute to a vulnerability of the blood-brain barrier (BBB)? Select all that apply
1. Anxiety
2. Infection
3. Radiation
4. Dementia
5. High blood pressure
Answer: 2, 3, 4, 5
Explanation: High blood pressure can open the BBB. Radiation, infection, and brain injury also can open the BBB. The progression of dementia causes a weakening of the BBB. Anxiety has not been associated with BBB vulnerability.
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Nurse initiated client communication has many facets. The components that the nurse is responsible for include: Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. The message 2. The receiver 3. The sender 4. Response 5. Congruent communication
After educating a caregiver of a home care client, a nurse assesses the caregiver's understanding. Which statement indicates that the caregiver needs additional education?
a. "I can help him shift his position every hour when he sits in the chair." b. "If his tailbone is red and tender in the morning, I will massage it with baby oil." c. "Applying lotion to his arms and legs every evening will decrease dryness." d. "Drinking a nutritional supplement between meals will help maintain his weight."
A patient admitted to the psychiatric-mental health unit tells the nurse she is having trouble sleeping because of "all the commotion" in the hospital. The patient adds that she does not normally have problems with sleep
What is the best statement by the nurse? 1. "You should go on a brisk walk right before bed." 2. "You should turn on the TV to mask the noises on the unit." 3. "I'll talk to the doctor and ask him to order you a sleeping pill." 4. "I will get you some ear plugs so that you won't hear as much noise at night."
A client receiving form a kidney transplant is diagnosed with hyperlipidemia. Which health problem will be prevented when this client is treated with a lipid-lowering agent and a therapeutic diet?
a. Diabetes b. Hypertension c. Peripheral neuropathy d. Cardiovascular disease