The nurse is assessing the patient and family for probable familial causes of the patient's hypertension. The nurse begins by analyzing the patient's personal history, as well as family history and current lifestyle situation
Which findings will the nurse consider to be risk factors? (Select all that apply.)
a. Obesity
b. Cigarette smoking
c. Recent weight loss
d. Heavy alcohol intake
e. Regular exercise sessions
ANS: A, B, D
Obesity, cigarette smoking, and heavy alcohol consumption are risk factors linked to hypertension. Weight loss and regular exercise can decrease the risk for hypertension.
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The humanistic perspective on mental disorders implies that psychiatric–mental health nurses function in expanded roles. Which statement does not reflect this perspective?
1. Psychiatric–mental health nurses are prepared to work for change within social and political systems. 2. Psychiatric–mental health nursing focuses on the client and does not deal with social or political consequences. 3. Psychiatric–mental health nurses develop philosophic and ethical frameworks to guide and evaluate the political outcomes of therapeutic intervention. 4. Psychiatric–mental health nursing is involved in social goals that advance health holistically.
A nurse surveys medical records. Which finding signals a violation of patients' rights?
a. No treatment plan present in record. b. Patients' belongings were searched at admission. c. Physical restraint was used to prevent harm to self. d. A patient with suicidal ideation was placed on 1:1 continuous observation.
The constant noise of a ventilator, monitor alarms, and infusion pumps predisposes the patient to:
a. anxiety. b. pain. c. powerlessness. d. sensory overload.
The nurse realizes a client is demonstrating signs of the local adaptation syndrome. The nurse most likely assessed which of the following in the client?
a. Increased pulse rate b. Diaphoresis c. Increased metabolism d. Inflammation at the injured site