Nurses should promote activities that reduce patients' risk of cerebrovascular accident (CVA). Which of the following is the most helpful activity to promote for reducing that risk?
A) Maintaining physical activity
B) Managing hypertension
C) Maintaining adequate hydration
D) Getting sufficient nutrition
B
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Managing hypertension is the most important strategy. The other three choices, though less important, do tend to improve cerebral perfusion levels and general health.
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A nurse needs to bathe and clean the fractured arm of a client with a bivalved cast. Which of the following actions is most suitable when removing a bivalved cast?
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The nurse wishes to enroll a client with poor social skills in a training program for clients with
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