A patient newly diagnosed with hypertension asks the nurse what happens when uncontrolled hypertension is prolonged. The nurse explains that a patient with prolonged uncontrolled hypertension is at risk for developing what health problem?
A) Renal failure
B) Right ventricular hypertrophy
C) Glaucoma
D) Anemia
Question 2
A patient comes to the clinic for his weekly allergy shot. He missed his appointment the week before because of a family emergency. Which action by the nurse is appropriate in administering his injection?
a. Administer the usual dosage of the allergen.
b. Double the dosage to account for the missed injection the previous week.
c. Consult with the physician about decreasing the dosage for this injection.
d. Reevaluate his sensitivity to the allergen with a skin test.
A nurse prepares a client for anesthesia and surgery.
Patient Teaching
A patient examination room should be simple and efficiently designed.
EHR systems enable providers to view patient records across organizations.
Comparing uncontrolled and controlled energy release.