Mrs. R's BP was 150/88 . What is the current recommended BP for Mrs. R?
According to Diabetes Care 28:S4-S36, 2005 it is recommended to be < 130/80 mmHg.
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The nurse caring for a patient with schizophrenia recognizes which symptoms as characteristic of formal thought disorder? Select all that apply
1. Echolalia 2. Asterognosis 3. Circumstantiality 4. Cognitive constancy 5. Loose associations
Which of the following activities are consistent with the conclusions of the report Crossing the Quality Chasm? (Select all that apply.)
a. Increased emphasis on evidence-based practice b. Improved reimbursement schedules that allow primary care providers to spend more time with each individual client c. Increased attention to patients' needs for health education and self-management d. Increased communication, cooperation, and collaboration between various components of the health care system e. Increased use of information technology (electronic medical records and data management) f. Improved organization of the health care system
The nurse is providing care for a client who has a persistent cough that is producing copious quantities of thick, sticky secretions
What intervention should the nurse perform to decrease the viscosity (thickness) of the client's respiratory secretions? A) Promote increased fluid intake B) Teach the client deep breathing exercises C) Administer bronchodilators as ordered D) Implement a scheduled program of postural drainage
Which organ is the most responsible for the first-pass effect?
1. Bladder 2. Kidneys 3. Liver 4. Stomach