The nurse explains that treatment of secondary hypertension primarily focuses on:
1. a smoking cessation program.
2. a strenuous exercise program.
3. losing weight rapidly.
4. specific disease.
4
Secondary hypertension has an identifiable cause. Treating the cause is the focus of care for secondary hypertension.
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a. Proper use of condoms b. Avoidance of risky behaviors c. Need for routine examinations d. Avoidance of homosexual activity e. Symptoms of common STDs
A nurse has missed 10 days of work while involved as a defendant in a malpractice lawsuit. Must the hospital where this nurse is employed and that was also named in the suit pay the nurse for those days?
1. Yes, the hospital is always responsible for expenses associated with work whether or not the expenses are related to a lawsuit. 2. In most cases, the hospital is only required to pay the nurse for one-half of time missed. 3. No, since the nurse caused the lawsuit to be filed, the hospital has no responsibility for pay. 4. Not necessarily, it depends upon the hospital's insurance policy and what it covers.
What types of over-the-counter drugs can worsen high blood pressure?
a. Drugs for asthma b. Laxatives c. Cortisone creams d. Aspirin
The correct statement regarding use of a fire extinguisher is which of the following?
A. All fire extinguishers work for any kind of fire. B. Squeeze the handle before you pull the pin to activate the fire extinguisher. C. Aim the fire extinguisher nozzle at the base of the fire, not the flames. D. Point the fire extinguisher forward and release the spray in a straight line.