The nurse is educating a group of clients about risk factors for cardiovascular disease. Which of these risk factors should be included in the discussion?
A. Consuming a diet rich in fiber
B. Elevated C-reactive protein levels
C. Low blood pressure
D. Elevated high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol level
E. Smoking
Answer:
B. Elevated C-reactive protein levels
E. Smoking
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When the nurse assesses an inverted T wave on the ECG of a patient who is 2 days post–acute MI, the nurse interprets this as ____ of the myocardium
1. irritability. 2. regenerations. 3. tissue death. 4. bleeding.
The nurse notes that the client's weight today is 2 pounds less than yesterday. Which should the nurse implement to assess the weight loss?
1. Verify calibration of the scale before next weight. 2. Weigh the client again this evening for comparison. 3. Instruct client to empty the bladder before each weight. 4. Collaborate with dietitian to increase client caloric intake.
A nurse is teaching an in-service for new nurses on the importance of cultural sensitivity when caring for patients. Which of the following statements is incorrect?
A. Ethnic diversity of health-care staff plays little role in the reduction of health-care inequalities. B. Translators should always be used when a patient does not speak English as a primary language. C. Nurses and other health-care workers may often display discriminatory behavior without realizing it. D. Nurses must always work as patient advocates to make sure that the patient is receiving culturally sensitive care.
The client receives acyclovir (Zovirax) for treatment of genital herpes. What is a priority assessment by the nurse?
1. Auditory and visual hallucinations 2. Increased serum creatinine 3. Respiratory distress 4. Thrombocytopenia