The nurse is teaching a community group about the role that cholesterol plays in the development of high blood pressure and atherosclerosis
In order to decrease this risk, the nurse recommends that clients maintain a total cholesterol level less than _____ mg/dL.
Standard Text: Round answer to a whole number.
What will be an ideal response?
Correct Answer: 200
Rationale: It is recommended that the total cholesterol level be less than 200 mg/dL
Global Rationale: It is recommended that the total cholesterol level be less than 200 mg/dL
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1. Increased calorie intake 2. Encouraging increased rest and sleep 3. Reducing oxygen supply to retard growth of cancer cells 4. Assessment of normal functioning 5. Encouraging mobility and exercise
Which of the following would a community health nurse expect to find in adolescents with an eating disorder?
A) High levels of peer support B) Clear sense of self C) Feeling of being in control D) Distorted body image
A terminally ill client is demonstrating cognitive signs that the end of life is near. Which assessment findings support the nurse's conclusion?
Select all that apply. A) Inability to concentrate B) Rambling incoherently C) Nausea D) Dry mouth E) Shortness of breath
A patient asks how aspirin suppresses blood clotting. The nurse should explain that aspirin:
1. inactivates thrombin. 2. decreases the synthesis of clotting factors. 3. decreases platelet aggregation. 4. promotes fibrin degradation.