Hypertension presentation - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

1. A nurse is caring for a client who is Postoperative following a bilateral adrenalectomy. The Nurse should expect to administer glucocorticoids following the procedure to enhance which of the following therapeutic effects? B. Inhibit glucose metabolism C. Compensate for decreased cortisol levels D. Decrease susceptibility to infection E. Acts as a diuretic to maintain urine output Answer B Rational: with an adrenalectomy, the client requires glucocorticoids before, during, and after su...

Bates' Guide To Physical Examination and History Taking - Chapters for Midterm A 54‐year‐old diplomat working at the United Nations reports occasional chest pain and a sense of tightness in his chest when particularly stressed over work deadlines. The patient is 6 feet 4 inches tall. He has a temperature of 98.6ºF and blood pressure of 140/78. He has a cut over one eye that he says is "from shaving."Which of the following represents subjective information about this patient? a) Blood ...

NRNP 6670 Final Exam Practice Questions Latest 2023/2024 (Verified). Collette is a 23-year-old female who presented for emergency care with her mother because her behavior has become increasingly erratic and caused her to lose her job. Her mother reports that she had never done anything like this in the past, but about 3 months ago, her boyfriend of 3 years broke up with her, and Collette began to express unrealistic beliefs that her boyfriend wanted to drive her crazy and hurt her. A gentle...

Which of the following sexually active women most likely faces the highest risk of developing an ectopic pregnancy? A 42 yo female patient with a long standing history of chronic nausea and vomiting but a near insatiable appetite has had her symptoms Which of the following individuals demonstrates a health problem with his or her axial skeleton? QUESTION 1. The unique clinical presentation of a three-month-old infant in the emergency department leads the care team to suspect botulism. Whi...

Test Bank For Davis Advantage For Pediatric Nursing Critical Components of Nursing Care 3rd Edition (Kathryn Rudd, 2024) Chapter 1-22 | Latest Complete Guide A+. Chapter 1 Issues and Trends in Pediatric Nursing Multiple Choice Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question. 1. 2. 3. 4. The nurse has provided a presentation to middle school children about nursing as a career. One of the children stated that he wanted to be a pediatric nurse, because he ...

USA Differential Diagnosis Exam #1 (Chapters 1-8) Questions answered 100% correct 1. In the context of screening for referral, the primary purpose of a diagnosis is a. to obtain reimbursement. b. to guide the plan of care and intervention strategies. c. to practice within the scope of physical therapy. d. to meet the established standards for accreditation. 1. (B) The primary purpose of a diagnosis is to provide information (i.e., identify as closely as possible the underlying neuromuscu...

RN Community Health Online Practice 2019 B | Community Practice B Correct Questions and Answers. A public health nurse is planning a community health promotion program for hypertension prevention. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include as a tertiary prevention strategy? Provide education about risk factors for hypertension. Conduct a hypertension screening clinic for the community. Teach clients who have a family history of hypertension how to monitor blood pressure....

Supine Hypotensive Syndrome - correct answer Dizziness and a drop in blood pressure caused when the mother is in a supine position and the weight of the uterus, infant, placenta, and amniotic fluid compress the inferior vena cava, reducing return of blood to the heart and cardiac output. hypotension in supine patients b/c fetal weight Pediatric Assessment Triangle (PAT) - correct answer A structured assessment tool that allows you to rapidly form a general impression of the infant or chi...

NCC EFM practice Questions and Answers Latest 2022/2023 Which of the following factors can have a negative effect on uterine blood flow? a. Hypertension b. Epidural c. Hemorrhage d. Diabetes e. All of the above e. All of the above Stimulating the vagus nerve typically produces: a. A decrease in the heart rate b. An increase in the heart rate c. An increase in stroke volume d. No change a. A decrease in the heart rate The vagus nerve begins maturation 26 to 28 weeks. Its dominance resul...

ATI Fundamentals Rated A Quiz Bank| More than 100 Questions and Answers| Latest 2023/2024 1. A nurse is assessing a client who is experiencing an obstruction of the flow of the vitreous humor is the eye. This manifestation is consistent with which of the following eye disorders? ~ Answer: Glaucoma 2. A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following a vaginal hysterectomy and asks for a drink. Her postoperative diet prescription states "clear liquids; advance diet as t...