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The nurse is teaching a client who has d. "Alcoholic beverages should be limited to less
been diagnosed with hypertension than 1 to 2 per day."
about lifestyle modifications. Which of
the following statements by the nurse
is appropriate?
a. "Maintain a normal body weight
with a body mass index (BMI) of less
than 18.5 kg/m²."
b. "Regular physical activity should be
done for 20 minutes every day."
c. "Dietary sodium intake should not
exceed 5 g per day."
d. "Alcoholic beverages should be
limited to less than 1 to 2 per day."
,The nurse working in the emergency a. "Secondary Raynaud's disease may be related to
department (ED) is caring for a 26- the trauma and some of your medical history."
year-old female client who
wasadmitted after a motor vehicle
crash and has now developed
secondary Raynaud's syndrome. The
client has a history of systemic lupus
erythematosus (SLE) and rheumatoid
arthritis (RA). Which of thefollowing
statements is appropriate for the
nurse to make when teaching the
client about their newcondition?
a. "Secondary Raynaud's disease may
be related to the trauma and some of
your medical history."
b. "This form of Raynaud's disease
results in joint fever, pain, and pale
fingertips or toes."
c. "This form of Raynaud's disease is
idiopathic as it can occur without any
underlying disease."
d. "Secondary Raynaud's disease is
more commonly seen in younger men
than in younger women."
, A nurse is caring for a client who has d. analgesic medications are often prescribed to
been diagnosed with hemophilia A. alleviate the pain associated with hematomas.
Concerning the nursing management
of this condition, the nurse is aware
that
a. the client will need to increase
foods rich in vitamin K to lessen
episodes of bleeding.
b. heat-solvent or detergent-solvent
factor concentrates carry the risk of
human immunodeficiencyvirus (HIV)
and other viruses.
c. most clients with mild factor
deficiency hemophilia benefit from
taking garlic supplements.
d. analgesic medications are often
prescribed to alleviate the pain
associated with hematomas.
The nurse is admitting a client c. Sit with legs dangling for an extended period of
diagnosed with venous insufficiency. time.
Which of the following prescriptions
should the nurse question?
a. Exercise and ambulate for 20
minutes 4 times a day.
b. Apply graduated compression
stockings bilaterally while in bed.
c. Sit with legs dangling for an
extended period of time.
d. Keep legs elevated except when in
bathroom.