A male client, age 78, complains of dizziness, especially when he stands up after sleeping or sitting. The client also informs the nurse that he periodically experiences nosebleeds and blurred vision. Which of the following conditions should the nurse assess for the client?

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A male client, age 78, complains of dizziness, especially when he stands up after sleeping or sitting. The client also informs the nurse that he periodically experiences nosebleeds and blurred vision. Which of the following conditions should the nurse assess for the client?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 2 of 5

Which of the following conditions may persist in an asymptomatic patient?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 3 of 5

The cardiac-vascular nurse reviews risk factor reduction with a patient who is newly diagnosed with a myocardial infarction. The patient states, 'I don't know why you're making such a big deal about this stuff. I feel fine, and the doctor said that my heart attack was small.' The nurse's most effective action is to:

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 4 of 5

Which method is used to evaluate the ECG responses to normal activity over a period of 1 or 2 days?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 5 of 5

Which drugs are most commonly used to treat hypertensive crises?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

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