*NURSING > QUESTIONS & ANSWERS > HESI EXIT RN EXAM COMPLETE NEW VERSION AUTHENTIC 2020-2022 A+ (All)
1. Which action will the nurse in the hypertension clinic take to obtain an accurate baseline bloodpressure (BP) for a new patient? a. Deflate the BP cuff at a rate of 5 to 10 mm Hg per second. b. ... Have the patient sit in a chair with the feet flat on the floor. c. Assist the patient to the supine position for BP measurements. d.Obtain two BP readings in the dominant arm and average the results. ANS: B The patient should be seated with the feet flat on the floor. The BP is obtained in both arms, and the results of the two arms are not averaged. The patient does not need to be in the supine position. The cuff should be deflated at 2 to 3 mm Hg per second. 2. The nurse obtains the following information from a patient newly diagnosed with prehypertension.Which finding is most important to address with the patient? a. Low dietary fiber intake b. No regular physical exercise c. Drinks a beer with dinner every night d. Weight is 5 pounds above ideal weight ANS: B The recommendations for preventing hypertension include exercising aerobically for 30 minutes most days of the week. A weight that is 5 pounds over the ideal body weight is not a risk factor for hypertension. The Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet is high in fiber, but increasing fiber alone will not prevent hypertension from developing. The patient’s alcohol intake is within guidelines and will not increase the hypertension risk. continues... [Show More]
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