Which of the following factors reduces hypertension?
A. Sodium restriction and weight loss can lead to a reduction in blood pressure.
B. Practicing relaxation techniques aimed at reducing stress can lead to a reduction in blood pressure.
C. Elimination of smoking and regular physical exercise can lead to a reduction in blood pressure.
D. All of these are correct.
Answer: D
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a. Jugular venous distention b. Peripheral edema c. Crackles audible in the lungs d. Weak peripheral pulses
The nurse documents that a client's patellar reflex is a +4. This means the reflex is:
a. absent. b. present but diminished. c. normal. d. hyperactive with possible clonus.
Parents have been asked by the neonatologist to provide breast milk for their newborn son who was born prematurely at 32 weeks of gestation
The nurse who instructs them about pumping, storing, and transporting the milk needs to assess their knowledge of lactation. Which of the following statements is valid? 1. A premature infant more easily digests breast milk than formula. 2. A glass of wine just before pumping will help reduce stress and anxiety. 3. The mother should pump only as much as the infant can drink. 4. The mother should pump every 2 to 3 hours, including during the night.
A nurse is implementing an intervention at the primary level of prevention related to teen preg-nancy. Which of the following would be most appropriate for the nurse to implement?
a. Teach well-baby classes to new mothers b. Teach young people about sexual practices that will prevent untimely pregnancy c. Provide services for pregnancy detection d. Counsel a young couple about abortion and adoption