A patient with cardiovascular disease wants to know why magnesium supplements are prescribed. What should the nurse respond to this patient? (Select all that apply.)
A) Lowers blood pressure
B) Lowers total cholesterol
C) Decreases homocysteine levels
D) Dilates arteries and facilitates circulation
E) Raises high-density lipoprotein cholesterol
B, D, E
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Magnesium dilates arteries and facilitates circulation. It also lowers total cholesterol and raises high-density lipoprotein cholesterol. Vitamin B12 decreases homocysteine levels. Fish oil lowers blood pressure.
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The nurse is developing a plan of care for a female patient who expresses loss of interest in sexual intimacy with her husband following a mastectomy several months ago. What nursing diagnosis would be most appropriate for this patient?
a. Ineffective sexuality patterns b. Sexual Dysfunction c. Activity Intolerance and Fatigue d. Disturbed Body Image
________________is an ancient practice that involves concentrated fluid or the essence of specific herbs that are combined with steams or baths to inhale or bathe the skin
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A nurse suspects that a client who is receiving lorazepam may be experiencing benzodiazepine withdrawal based on assessment of which of the following? Select all that apply
A) Anxiety B) Tremor C) Photophobia D) Insomnia E) Metallic taste
Which information could be given to the parents of a 12-month-old child regarding appropriate play activities for this age?
a. Give large push-pull toys for kinesthetic stimulation. b. Place cradle gym across crib to facilitate fine motor skills. c. Provide child with finger paints to enhance fine motor skills. d. Provide stick horse to develop gross motor coordination.