Which of the following is an appropriate nursing action when assessing a client with hypertension?
A) Ask the client if he or she is taking over-the-counter drugs or herbs.
B) Assess the client's mental and emotional status.
C) Assess the client's blood pressure (BP) in a standing, sitting, and lying position.
D) Ask the client to describe the characteristics of his or her chest pain.
C
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a. symptomatic treatment and observation for 48 to 72 hours after diagnosis b. an oral antibiotic, such as amoxicillin, five times a day for 7 days c. pneumococcal conjugate vaccine d. myringotomy with tympanoplasty tubes
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On hand: Stadol 2 mg/mL. Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
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a. Explain that the person needs a shower. b. Assist as needed. c. Let the person provide self-care. d. Check with the nurse.
Jim Belton works for a for-profit home health agency that does not meet Medicare's current Conditions of Participation. Because of this, the agency is
1. Eligible to receive Medicare payments, because it is not part of a public health program. 2. Eligible to receive Medicare payments, because it has deemed status. 3. Not eligible to receive Medicare payments, because it delivers poor quality care. 4. Not eligible to receive Medicare payments, because it has not documented meeting federal standards.