A nurse is educating a client who has been diagnosed with hypertension. Which statement made by the nurse is accurate?
A) Essential hypertension presents in response to another disease in the body.
B) Most hypertensive clients have primary hypertension.
C) Stage 2 high blood pressure is a systolic reading of 130 to 139 Hg or a diastolic reading of 80 to 90 mm Hg.
D) Individuals with hypertension usually feel ill.
B) Most hypertensive clients have primary hypertension.
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a. Respirations drop from 18 to 14 breaths/min b. Falling asleep after feeding c. Sudden vomiting without effort d. Development of a macular rash
A physically frail elderly patient with mild cognitive impairments needs services of a facility that can provide supervision, safety, and recreational and social interaction during the day. Family cares for the patient during the evening and night
Which type of facility would meet this patient's needs? a. Adult day care program b. Skilled nursing facility c. Partial hospitalization d. Psychotherapy group
Concerning the respiratory development of the newborn, nurses should be aware that:
1. the first gasping breath is an exaggerated respiratory reaction within 1 minute of birth. 2. newborns must expel the fluid at uterine life from the respiratory system within a few minutes of birth. 3. newborns are instinctive mouth breathers. 4. seesaw respirations are no cause for concern in the first hour after birth.
A client is prescribed 15 mg of flurazepam for sleep that could be repeated if the client were unable to sleep. At 0100, the client complains of inability to sleep. Should the night nurse give the client a second dose of flurazepam?
a. It is prescribed, so the nurse should administer it. b. Yes, after trying to determine why the client is unable to sleep. c. Probably no; she should wait until 4 a.m. to see if the client can sleep on his or her own. d. No, it is too late for a second dose.