An obese African American man reports that he smokes. How should the nurse stage this patient's hypertension?
a. Grade A
b. Grade B
c. Grade C
d. Grade D
B
Criteria for grade B are that the patient has more than one risk factor (African American, obese, smoker), with no target organ damage and no clinical cardiovascular problems. Criteria for grade A indicate that no risks have been assessed, and the criteria for grade C include target organ damage and clinical cardiovascular disease or diabetes mellitus.
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a. a high-level need. c. a physiologic need. b. a low-level need. d. not important in a critical care setting.
The nurse is performing an assessment of the client's peripheral vascular system. Which actions by the nurse are appropriate when assessing this client?
1. Assessing the client in a flat, supine position when the client exhibits a respiratory rate of 26 breaths/min. with a dusky appearance around the mouth and lips. 2. Requesting the client remove all undergarments prior to putting the gown. 3. Assessing pedal pulses over the client's socks. 4. Taking a blood pressure cuff, Doppler, and stethoscope into the client's room for the assessment.
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a. 15 and 30. b. 15 and 25. c. 30 and 45. d. 20 and 25.
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A. "Don't let them beat you! Fight back!" B. "School is stressful. What do you find most stressful?" C. "I know just what you are going through. The stress is terrible." D. "You have only two more semesters. You will be glad if you stick it out."