NS660 Final (With complete solution)

When caring for a patient with essential hypertension what instruction should the nurse provide to the patient to normalize blood pressure? a. Reduce sodium intake. b. Increase iodine intake c. Increase intake of fluids. d. Avoid intake of low fat diet. correct answers A. Reduce sodium intake. A patient has been diagnosed with prehypertension and has been encouraged to exercise regularly and begin a weight loss program. What other healthcare professional may be helpful for the client to see? a. social worker b. occupational therapist c. pharmacist d. registered dietitian correct answers D. registered dietitian The nurse is caring for a patient newly diagnosed with hypertension. Which statement by the patient indicates the need for further teaching? a. "I think I'm going to sign up for a yoga class twice a week to help reduce my stress." b. "I will consult a dietician to help get my weight under control." c. "If I take my blood pressure and it is normal, I don't have to take my blood pressure pills." d. "When getting up from bed, I will sit for a short period before standing up." correct answers c. "If I take my blood pressure and it is normal, I don't have to take my blood pressure pills." The nurse observes a certified nursing assistant (CNA) obtaining a blood pressure reading with a cuff that is too small for the patient. The nurse informs the CNA that using a cuff that is too small can affect the reading results in what way? A. It will be significantly different with each reading. B. The results will be falsely decreased. C. It will give an accurate reading. D. The results will be falsely elevated. correct answers D. The results will be falsely elevated. A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results for a client who has a history of atherosclerosis and notes elevated cholesterol levels. Which of the following statements by the client indicates the nurse should plan follow-up teaching on a low-cholesterol diet? a. "I flavor my fish with lemon juice." b. "I eat two eggs for breakfast each morning." c. "I cook my food with canola oil." d. "I take an omega-3 supplement daily." correct answers b. "I eat two eggs for breakfast each morning"