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tichca

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The American Cancer Society recommends a clinical breast examination by a health care professional for women between the ages of 20 and 39 years every ________ years.
 
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An African American male patient has a blood pressure of 180/104 mm Hg. When asked about the blood pressure, the patient states that he is not on any medication and is unsure if the blood pressure level is unsafe. What should the nurse do?
 
  1. Nothing since the blood pressure may not be accurate and does not need to be addressed
  2. Initiate secondary prevention to prevent the progression of illness.
  3. Nothing since this is normal for someone in the hospital
  4. Reassess the blood pressure with the patient in a standing position.



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Answer to Question 1

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Ages 20 to 39 should have a clinical breast examination by health care professionals every 3 years.

Answer to Question 2

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Rationale: There is no way of knowing if the patient's blood pressure is inaccurate. Even if it is not, the blood pressure should be measured again and addressed.





 

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