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Risk Factors for Hypertension - CORRECT ANSWER-Age. Blood pressure tends to rise
with age
Family history. If a parent has hypertension, the adult child has a greater chance of
developing
•Obesity. The risk increases if the excess weight is stored around the abdomen.
Stress. Repeated exposure to stress may raise blood pressure levels.
• Alcohol. Excessive alcohol consumption increases blood pressure.
Signs and Symptoms of Myocardial Infarction - CORRECT ANSWER-Sudden, severe
chest pain, usually on the left side
• Shortness of breath
• Nausea or vomiting
• Dizziness
• Perspiration
, • Cyanosis (bluish lips and nail beds from lack of oxygen in the blood)
• Cold and clammy skin
Signs and symptoms of CHF(congestive heart failure) - CORRECT ANSWER-
·Shortness of breath (dyspnea)
· Fatigue and weaknes
· Swelling (edema)
·Rapid or irregular heartbeat
· Reduced ability to exercise
Respiratory System Disorders, who is most at risk - CORRECT ANSWER-• People 65
years of age and older
• Residents of long-term care facilities
• People who have chronic diseases
• Caregivers and people who live with someone in a high-risk group
Supporting a Client Who Is Living With HIV or AIDS - CORRECT ANSWER-Listen.
Being diagnosed with HIV is life-changing news. Listen to the client and offer support
and reassure them
• Encourage the client to adhere to their medication regimen.
• Encourage healthy practices. Encourage the client to eat nutrient-rich foods that follow
recommendations from Canada's Food Guide (2019).
• Observe for signs of illness. People living with HIV may be less resistant to illnesses
such as colds or influenza.
• Encourage support groups and counselling. Groups such as Canadian AIDS Society
(https://www.cdnaids.ca/) can be a valuable source of information and support to the
client and significant others.
.
• Encourage the client and family to educate themselves about HIV.
Care of Clients With Chronic Renal Failure - CORRECT ANSWER-Limit fluids.
Measure the client's blood pressure with the client in the supine, sitting, and standing
positions.
Measure weight daily with the same scale and at the same time of day.
Measure and record intake and output of fluids.
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Latest Update 2025 With Correct Questions
and Verified Answers Graded A+
Risk Factors for Hypertension - CORRECT ANSWER-Age. Blood pressure tends to rise
with age
Family history. If a parent has hypertension, the adult child has a greater chance of
developing
•Obesity. The risk increases if the excess weight is stored around the abdomen.
Stress. Repeated exposure to stress may raise blood pressure levels.
• Alcohol. Excessive alcohol consumption increases blood pressure.
Signs and Symptoms of Myocardial Infarction - CORRECT ANSWER-Sudden, severe
chest pain, usually on the left side
• Shortness of breath
• Nausea or vomiting
• Dizziness
• Perspiration
, • Cyanosis (bluish lips and nail beds from lack of oxygen in the blood)
• Cold and clammy skin
Signs and symptoms of CHF(congestive heart failure) - CORRECT ANSWER-
·Shortness of breath (dyspnea)
· Fatigue and weaknes
· Swelling (edema)
·Rapid or irregular heartbeat
· Reduced ability to exercise
Respiratory System Disorders, who is most at risk - CORRECT ANSWER-• People 65
years of age and older
• Residents of long-term care facilities
• People who have chronic diseases
• Caregivers and people who live with someone in a high-risk group
Supporting a Client Who Is Living With HIV or AIDS - CORRECT ANSWER-Listen.
Being diagnosed with HIV is life-changing news. Listen to the client and offer support
and reassure them
• Encourage the client to adhere to their medication regimen.
• Encourage healthy practices. Encourage the client to eat nutrient-rich foods that follow
recommendations from Canada's Food Guide (2019).
• Observe for signs of illness. People living with HIV may be less resistant to illnesses
such as colds or influenza.
• Encourage support groups and counselling. Groups such as Canadian AIDS Society
(https://www.cdnaids.ca/) can be a valuable source of information and support to the
client and significant others.
.
• Encourage the client and family to educate themselves about HIV.
Care of Clients With Chronic Renal Failure - CORRECT ANSWER-Limit fluids.
Measure the client's blood pressure with the client in the supine, sitting, and standing
positions.
Measure weight daily with the same scale and at the same time of day.
Measure and record intake and output of fluids.
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