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lracut11 · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

When the nurse is assessing the client's ability to receive and process stimuli through sensory organs, this is evaluating the client's:

a. sensation c. cognition
b. perception d. awareness

Question 2

The nurse is teaching a client about risk factors for stroke and should include which of the following? (Select all that apply.)

a. does not smoke d. cholesterol level of 198
b. obesity e. blood pressure of 128/80
c. diabetes f. regular exercise

macagnavarro · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A
Sensation is the ability to receive and process stimuli through the sensory organs. Perception is the ability to experience, recognize, organize, and interpret sensory stimuli.

Answer to Question 2

B, C, E
Risk factors for stroke include smoking, obesity, diabetes, cholesterol level of > 200, BP > 120/80, lack of exercise, family history of stroke, and irregular heartbeat.