The nurse is considering the risk factors for a client's development of primary hypertension. Which ...

The nurse is considering the risk factors for a client's development of primary hypertension. Which of the following would be considered nonmodifiable risk factors for the client? (Select all that apply.)
 
  1. Age
  2. Stress
  3. Gender
  4. Ethnicity
  5. Regular exercise
  6. Limits fat and salt in diet

Question 2

When instructing a client regarding the correct method to utilize nitroglycerin tablets, the nurse tells the client if the pain persists after three tablets are used at 5 minute intervals, the client should:
 
  1. call 911 and go to the hospital.
  2. sleep for 1 hour and see if the pain is resolved.
  3. take a fourth tablet and the pain will go away.
  4. drink an extra glass of water to help with digestion.

Question 3

A client recovering from anesthesia in the care unit has an artificial airway. The nurse knows the purpose of an artificial airway is to:
 
  1. keep the mouth open.
  2. keep the tongue from blocking the airway.
  3. keep the client from vomiting.
  4. allow the client to talk.

Question 4

A client is prescribed an ACE inhibitor for management of hypertension. Which of the following side effects should the nurse instruct the client as being expected with this medication?
 
  1. Tachycardia
  2. Constipation
  3. Bizarre dreams
  4. Persistent dry cough

Question 5

The nurse, caring for a postoperative client, will apply supplemental oxygen because:
 
  1. the client needs it.
  2. of anesthetic gasses in the lungs.
  3. it helps control blood pressure.
  4. it helps with wound healing.