An African American male patient has a blood pressure of 180/104 mm Hg. When asked about the blood pressure, the patient states that he is not on any medication and is unsure if the blood pressure level is unsafe. What should the nurse do?
1. Nothing since the blood pressure may not be accurate and does not need to be addressed
2. Initiate secondary prevention to prevent the progression of illness.
3. Nothing since this is normal for someone in the hospital
4. Reassess the blood pressure with the patient in a standing position.
Question 2Men over age 50 should have annual _________ tests and rectal examinations.
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Question 3A 66-year-old man with a longstanding history of severe cardiomyopathy has been fortunate to receive a donor heart.
In the weeks following the successful transplantation, which of the following problems is likely to pose the greatest threat to the patient?
A) Stenosis and/or regurgitation of the donor heart valves
B) Ischemia to the donor heart
C) Rejection of the donor heart
D) Conduction problems in the donor heart
Question 4While completing an admission assessment, the nurse learns that a female adult patient has smoked one pack/day for 20 years and works at a chemical plant. From this information, what is this patient at risk for developing?
1. Decreased fertility
2. Increased life expectancy because she is female
3. No difference in risk because of social and occupational circumstances
4. Environmental and occupational hazards that may affect life expectancy
Question 5The term ____________ is used for various substances that are known to contribute to cancer.
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
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