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While performing blood pressure screening at a health fair, the nurse counsels which person as having the
greatest risk for developing hypertension? ANS A 56-year-old man whose father died at age 62 from a
stroke
A patient's BP has not responded consistently to prescribed drugs for hypertension. The first cause of this lack
of responsiveness the nurse should explore is ANS the patient not adhering to therapy
The nurse takes blood pressures at a health fair. The nurse identifies which person as most at risk for
developing hypertension? ANS A 52-year-old male who smokes and has a parent with hypertension
The nurse determines that which blood pressure would meet the criteria for a diagnosis of stage 1 hypertension
(select all that apply)? ANS - 134/84 mm Hg
- 138/88 mm Hg
Which patient is most at risk for developing coronary artery disease? ANS A hypertensive patient who
smokes cigarettes
The nurse determines that teaching about implementing dietary changes to decrease the risk of CAD has been
effective when the patient says, ANS "Most of my fat intake should be from olive oil or the oils in nuts."
A 68-year-old male scheduled for a hernia repair at an ambulatory surgical center expresses concern that he
will not have enough care at home and asks if he can stay in the hospital after the surgery. The best response by
the nurse is ANS "Who is available to help you at home after the surgery?"
During admission of the patient to the holding area or operating room before surgery, the perioperative nurse
must: ANS Ensure the patient's identity with a formal identification process.
During the administration of any regional anesthetic, it is most important that the nurse: ANS Ensure that
airway equipment, emergency drugs, and monitors are immediately available