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Question 1 of 5

A nurse is reinforcing teaching to a client who is postmenopausal about reducing the risk of coronary artery disease. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Omega-3 fatty acids reduce triglycerides and inflammation, lowering coronary artery disease risk, reflecting correct understanding.

Question 2 of 5

A nurse is giving a presentation to a community group about preventing atherosclerosis. Which of the following should the nurse include as a modifiable risk factor for this disorder? (Select all that apply.)

Correct Answer: A,B,D,E

Rationale: Smoking, obesity, hypertension, and hypercholesterolemia can be modified through lifestyle changes or medication, reducing atherosclerosis risk. Genetic predisposition is non-modifiable.

Question 3 of 5

A nurse is collecting data about a client's cardiac functioning. The nurse auscultates an S3 sound. Which of the following causes should the nurse suspect?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: An S3 sound, a ventricular gallop, occurs in early diastole due to rapid ventricular filling, often indicating heart failure or fluid overload.

Question 4 of 5

A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is about to start taking captopril to treat hypertension. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include to help the client manage this medication's adverse effects?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Captopril is best absorbed on an empty stomach, 1 hour before meals, to maximize efficacy and reduce adverse effects.

Question 5 of 5

A nurse is planning care for a group of clients on a medical-surgical unit. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Unilateral calf pain may indicate deep vein thrombosis (DVT), a potentially life-threatening condition requiring immediate assessment to prevent pulmonary embolism.

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A nurse is reinforcing teaching about the Mediterranean diet with a client who is at risk for hypertension. Which of the following statements by the client indicates a need for further teaching?
A nurse is assisting with the plan of care for a client immediately following a cardiac catheterization with coronary angiography. An arterial closure device was used to close the access site. Which of the following interventions should the nurse recommend?
A nurse in a provider's office is collecting data from a client who reports dyspnea and fatigue. The chart listed a past medical history of hypertension, tachycardia, and hypercholesteremia. The patient is on two blood pressure medications and a cholesterol medication. The nurse's assessment finding include tachycardia and edema. The patient reports not taking their medications on a regular basis. Which of the following disorders should the nurse suspect?
A nurse is administering nicardipine to a client who has a BP of 180/120 mm Hg. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?

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