A nurse is providing health education for a group of older adults about the risks of developing coronary heart disease. Which of the following group members is at highest risk?
a. Takes a beta-blocker for hypertension
b. Has a total cholesterol level of 201
c. Doesnt participate in any form of regular physical activity
d. Has a family history of Type 2 diabetes mellitus
Answer: c. Doesnt participate in any form of regular physical activity
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What are the best responses about the purposes of the metabolic panel by the student nurse? 1 . Provides baseline set of values for the client after surgery 2 . Differentiates mental illness from other disorders 3 . Evaluates clients with total body situations, such as drug toxicity 4 . Assesses a number of organs at once A) 1, 2, 3 B) 1, 2, 4 C) 1, 3, 4 D) 2, 3, 4
Select the best response for the nurse who receives a question from another health professional seeking to understand the difference between a Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) diagnosis and a nursing diagnosis
a. "There is no functional difference between the two. Both identify human disorders." b. "The DSM-5 diagnosis disregards culture, whereas the nursing diagnosis takes culture into account. c. The DSM-5 diagnosis describes causes of disorders whereas a nursing diagnosis does not explore etiology." d. "The DSM-5 diagnosis guides medical treatment, whereas the nursing diagnosis offers a framework for identifying interventions for issues a patient is experiencing."
Which options can be used to describe U.S. hospitals? Select all that apply
1. An organization with a purpose 2. Provides continuous nursing services under the supervision of registered nurses 3. Delivers predominantly primary care but also can provide secondary and tertiary care 4. Follows standards established by laws, regulations, and accreditation 5. Must be accredited by the Joint Commission
Constriction of the bronchial muscle, edema of the pharynx and larynx, severe wheezing, and dyspnea are symptoms of which of the following?
A. drug overdose B. anaphylaxis C. drug toxicity D. enzyme deficiency