The nurse explains that hypertension in older adults is:
1. age-related.
2. unavoidable.
3. progressively crippling.
4. improves with treatment.
4
Older adults with hypertension have good results with therapy, even though the age-related changes cannot be avoided.
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The SBAR technique (situation-background-assessment-recommendation) is designed to improve communication among health care personnel. Which of the following is an example of assessment? a. "I'm calling about Mr. Jones in 312.". b. "Mr. Jones hasn't had a bowel movement in 2 days, which is unusual for him.". c. "Mr. Jones has decreased peristalsis, abdominal discomfort, and is on a
narcoticanalgesic.". d. "Can we start him on Colace 2 BID and add magnesium citrate if no BM within 8 hours?"
The nurse is preparing a safety-related program for a group of parents of 5- to 14-year-olds. Which of the following topics is most likely to positively impact the leading cause of injury for this age-group?
1. "Keeping them safe while they play sports" 2. "Bicycle riding with safety in mind" 3. "Safety first when around water" 4. "Don't let fire hurt your child"
A home care nurse visits a pregnant client with a diagnosis of mild preeclampsia. During the assessment, the client tells the nurse that she has had an upset stomach and pain in the epigastric area. The nurse most appropriately:
A. Contacts the client's health care provider B. Tells the client to avoid lying flat C. Instructs the client to eat a small portion of food every 2 to 3 hours D. Administers an antacid to the client and tell her to take a dose every 6 hours
Under the influence of the pituitary antidiuretic hormone (ADH):
A. potassium ions maintain the plasma volume and water balance. B. urine volume decreases. C. the reabsorption of water is inhibited. D. water molecules migrate away from the sodium ions in the blood.