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A client admitted to the inpatient medical-surgical unit has suffered sudden respiratory failure. The client's condition is getting worse; he is cyanotic (turning blue) with periods of labored breathing. What action should the nurse take first?
 
  a. Study the discharge plan.
  b. Check the graphic data for vital signs.
  c. Examine the history and physical examination.
  d. Look for an advance directive.

Question 2

The nurse provides client education regarding hypertension prevention and management. Which of these statements indicates that the client understands the instructions?
 
  a. I don't have to worry if my blood pressure is high once in a while.
  b. I guess I will have to make sure I don't drink too much water.
  c. I can lose some weight to help lower my blood pressure.
  d. I will need to reduce the amount milk and other dairy products I use.



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Answer to Question 1

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The advance directive, which should be located in a special section of the patient's medical record, should be examined first because the patient's symptoms indicate that he may need to be resuscitated. The advance directive contains information about the patient's wishes for intensity of care and actions that should be taken in the event of a life-threatening event. The discharge plan contains data from utilization review, case managers, or discharge planners on anticipated needs after discharge. Graphic data record assessment should be done frequently, such as vital signs. The history and physical examination provide a detailed summary of the patient's current problem, past medical and social history, medications taken by the patient, review of systems, and physical examination data.

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A single lifestyle change, such as weight loss, can lower blood pressure (BP). Whenever the client has an elevated BP, the reading should be monitored even when it occurs just occasionally. Drinking too much alcohol is associated with hypertension, but water consumption is not unless accompanied by high sodium intake. A diet high in calcium is recommended to prevent and manage hypertension; therefore, it is not advisable to limit the intake of dietary calcium found in dairy products.



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Both answers were spot on, thank you once again



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