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melly21297 · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

A client diagnosed with hypertension should be instructed by the nurse to avoid which of the following foods?

1. Cold cuts
2. Bananas
3. Milk
4. Oatmeal

Question 2

The nurse is evaluating a client who is experiencing chest pain. Which of the following should be included in this assessment? (Select all that apply.)

1. Grade the pain on a scale of 1 to 10.
2. Precipitating factors.
3. Assess for sleep disturbance.
4. Determine what was used to eliminate the pain.
5. Assess for sweating.
6. Determine if the pain is related to an injury or surgery.

itsakadoozi · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

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Cold cuts are processed meats that are usually high in sodium and may cause water retention and an increase in blood pressure. The rest of the foods really have no effect on blood pressure.

Answer to Question 2

1, 2, 4, 5, 6
When evaluating a client's chest pain, the following should be assessed: pain intensity with a pain scale; duration; characteristics to include precipitating factors, onset, pattern of disappearance; recurrence and time of day; what is used to treat the pain; other symptoms such as shortness of breath or sweating; and if the pain is related to an injury or surgery. Assessment for sleep disturbance is not a part of the chest pain assessment.