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Which dietary selection indicates the client with essential hypertension understands the discharge teaching?
- A. Fried pork chops, a loaded baked potato, and coffee.
- B. Spaghetti and meatballs, garlic bread, and iced tea.
- C. Baked ham, macaroni and cheese, and milk.
- D. Broiled fish, steamed broccoli, and garden salad.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Broiled fish, steamed broccoli, and salad (D) are low-sodium, low-fat, aligning with hypertension teaching. Pork chops (A), meatballs/bread (B), and ham/cheese (C) are high-sodium/fat.
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Which response by the nurse about blood circulation is most appropriate?
- A. The arteries begin to function as veins.
- B. New veins grow to replace the ones that were removed.
- C. Other veins take over the work of those removed.
- D. The healthy vein ends are attached to other veins.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: After vein stripping, other superficial and deep veins compensate for the removed veins, maintaining circulation.
The client with an arterial disorder reports cold feet. Which action should the nurse take first?
- A. Apply warm blankets to the feet.
- B. Check the pedal pulses bilaterally.
- C. Elevate the feet above heart level.
- D. Massage the feet to improve circulation.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Checking pedal pulses assesses arterial perfusion, which is critical in determining the cause of cold feet in arterial disorders.
The client diagnosed with atherosclerosis asks the nurse, 'I have heard of atherosclerosis for many years but I never really knew what it meant. Am I going to die?' Which statement would be the nurse’s best response?
- A. This disease process will not kill you, so don’t worry.'
- B. The blood supply to your brain is being cut off.'
- C. It is what caused you to have your high blood pressure.'
- D. Atherosclerosis is a buildup of plaque in your arteries.'
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Atherosclerosis is plaque buildup in arteries (D), a clear and accurate response. It’s not always fatal (A), doesn’t primarily affect brain (B), and isn’t the sole cause of hypertension (C).
Which risk factor for coronary artery disease should the nurse address first in a client who smokes?
- A. High cholesterol
- B. Obesity
- C. Smoking
- D. Sedentary lifestyle
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Smoking cessation is a priority, as it directly reduces endothelial damage and improves oxygen delivery.
Which complication of uncontrolled hypertension should the nurse include in client teaching? Select all that apply.
- A. Stroke
- B. Kidney failure
- C. Heart attack
- D. Liver cirrhosis
- E. Vision loss
- F. Peripheral neuropathy
Correct Answer: A,B,C,E
Rationale: Uncontrolled hypertension can damage blood vessels, leading to stroke, kidney failure, heart attack, and vision loss.