The nurse is assessing an older patient with elevated plasma triglyceride levels. What other assessment finding leads the nurse to suspect metabolic syndrome? (Select all that apply.)
a. Blood pressure of 148/90 mm Hg
b. A fasting blood glucose of 109 mg/dL
c. Reports of frequent urination
d. Weight measurement of 50 inches
e. HDL level of 52 mg/dL
A, B, D, E
The clinical criteria for metabolic syndrome includes increased waist circumference (population specific) plus any two of the following: (1) blood pressure greater than 129/84 mm Hg or taking hypertension medication, (2) plasma triglyceride levels over 149 mg/dL or taking triglyceride medication, (3) high-density lipid levels less than 40 mg/dL in men or less than 50 mg/dL in women or taking HDL-C medication, (4) fasting glucose greater than 99 mg/dL (including pa-tients with diabetes).
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A. mean B. median C. mode D. all of the above
The nurse is assessing the duration of a client's labor contractions. Which action does the nurse implement to assess the duration of labor contractions?
a. Assess the strongest intensity of each contraction. b. Assess uterine relaxation between two contractions. c. Assess from the beginning to the end of each contraction. d. Assess from the beginning of one contraction to the beginning of the next.
The nurse is performing hand hygiene with an alcohol-based product. The nurse should rub the hands together for at least ______ seconds
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
An organized system of health care delivery that, for a fixed fee, provides primary care services, emergency and preventive treatment, and hospital care is called:
1. Preferred provider organization 2. Community center 3. Health maintenance organization 4. Point-of-service provider