The overall goal of treating hyperlipidemia is:
1. Maintain an LDL level of less than 160 mg/dL
2. To reduce atherogenesis
3. Lowering apo B, one of the apoliproteins
4. All of the above
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When performing a respiratory assessment on a patient, the nurse notices a costal angle of approximately 90 degrees. This characteristic is:
a. Observed in patients with kyphosis. b. Indicative of pectus excavatum. c. A normal finding in a healthy adult. d. An expected finding in a patient with a barrel chest.
Bone is connective tissue, in which the intercellular matrix has been impregnated with inorganic calcium salts, that has great tensile and compressible strength but is light enough to be moved by coordinate muscle contractions
One third of the dry weight of bone is composed of which of the following? A) Bone cells, inorganic salts, and blood vessels B) Hydroxyapatite, calcium carbonate, and calcium fluoride C) Bone cells, blood vessels, and nerves D) Organic matter and inorganic salts
In addition to telling the client to report any warning signs, a nurse should provide anticipatory guidance for a pregnant client that includes which of these topics?
a. avoiding environmental hazards b. how to maintain or increase a physical exercise program c. how to reduce kilocalorie intake d. cultural variations and views of pregnancy
The family and medical team has decided to withdraw life-sustaining therapy. Which nursing interventions are indicated in preparation for this action?
1. Remove as much equipment as possible from the bedside to allow more room for visitors. 2. Inform the family that they will be brought to the room after death has occurred. 3. Remain in the room and watch the bedside monitor for documentation of time of death. 4. Provide patient hygiene measures prior to the initiation of withdrawal protocols. 5. Meet with the care team to discuss which medications and invasive equipment can be removed prior to initiating withdrawal.