A detailed history and assessment of a 59-year-old male patient lead the nurse to suspect that the patient may have masked hypertension. A patient who has masked hypertension:
A) Lacks the characteristic risk factors associated with hypertension
B) Has occasional "spikes" in blood pressure (BP) but lacks the high serial BP readings necessary for a diagnosis
C) Tends to have normotensive BP during health assessments and high BP at other times
D) Has signs and symptoms of hypertension but is unwilling to engage in the treatment process
C
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A client recovering from surgery to repair a fractured hip has a history of osteomyelitis. Which actions by the nurse may reduce this client's risk in the postoperative period?
Select all that apply. A) Assess for pain every 1-2 hours. B) Use sterile technique for dressing changes. C) Assess wound for size, color, and drainage. D) Administer antibiotics as prescribed. E) Administer anticoagulants as prescribed.
A patient has come to the Ob-Gyn clinic with complaints of a heavy menstrual flow. The nurse knows that red blood cell production will be increased in the patient's body
Because of this, the nurse is aware that the patient may need to increase her daily intake of what? A) Vitamin C B) Vitamin D C) Iron D) Magnesium
A(n) __________ is a conventional explosive device (e.g., dynamite) that spreads small amounts of radiation in the form of powder or pellets
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