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naturalchemist · **on:** Jul 11, 2018

A 79-year-old client recently experienced a syncopal (fainting) episode after standing up quickly while gardening. Which assessment is the nurse's priority?

A) Did you experience any fatigue or blurred vision?
B) What did you doctor say about this?
C) What medications do you take?
D) When did you last eat a meal?

Question 2

The nurses who provide care in a long-term care setting are aware of the high prevalence and risks of cardiovascular disease among the older adults who live at the facility.

Which of the following measures is most likely to prevent heart disease among older adults?

A) Advocating for organic dietary choices for residents
B) Establishing an exercise program
C) Teaching about the relationships between family history and heart disease
D) Teaching residents to reduce their stress levels

Jsherida · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 11, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Ans: C
Risks for orthostatic hypotension include multiple medications. Orthostatic hypotension can be accompanied by symptoms such as fatigue, lightheadedness, blurred vision, and syncope upon standing or not. Whether orthostatic hypotension is symptomatic or asymptomatic, it can lead to negative functional consequences. Postprandial hypotension is not represented by this scenario. Asking what the primary health care provider said is passing the buck.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: B
Inactivity is among the most salient risk factors for heart disease, exceeding the effects of stress. Knowledge about the role of family history is unlikely to lower individuals' risks of heart disease. An organic diet is not necessary to prevent heart disease.