Coordinating Care for Patients with Vascular Disorders (chapter 31)

MultipleIdentify____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ Choice the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question. 1.A patient with atherosclerosis asks why smoking cessation is important. What should the nurse respond to this patient? 1. “Tobacco toxins increase your HDL-C.” 2. “Tobacco reduces the effects of cholesterol in the body.” 3. “Tobacco causes the blood pressure to drop and changes the cells within the arteries.” 4. “Tobacco smoke speeds the growth of atherosclerosis in coronary arteries, aorta, and the legs.” 2.The nurse provides education to a patient who is diagnosed with atherosclerosis. Which patient statement indicates a need for additional teaching? 1. “I will decrease my intake of folic acid.” 2. “I will eat a low-fat, low-cholesterol diet.” 3. “I will increase by daily activity to decrease by blood pressure.” 4. “I will quit smoking because nicotine increases the buildup of plaque.” 3.The nurse is preparing teaching material to help a patient with atherosclerosis manage lifestyle changes. What should the nurse emphasize in this teaching? 1. “You need to limit cigarette smoking.” 2. “You need to follow a low-fat, low-cholesterol diet.” 3. “You should consider adopting an active lifestyle.” 4. “You may have dizziness at times which is expected.” 4.A patient’s blood pressure is 140/86 mm Hg; however, previous measurements have been within normal limits. The patient denies any other complaints. Which intervention would be appropriate for this patient? 1. Refer the patient to the emergency department for treatment. 2. Prepare teaching on antihypertensive medications. 3. Schedule an additional measurement in a few weeks. 4. Instruct on the effects of hypertension on major body organs. 5.In administering a calcium channel blocker to patient diagnosed with primary hypertension, the nurse correlates a decrease to which mechanism of action of this medication? 1. Blocks formation of angiotensin II, a potent vasoconstrictor 2. Blocks the action, not the formation, of angiotensin II 3. Decreases blood vessels’ ability to contract and cause vasoconstriction 4. Relaxes the muscles of the blood vessels 6.The nurse provides education to a patient who is prescribed the DASH diet. Which patient statement indicates a need for additional teaching? 1. “I will eat four servings of fruit each day.” Copyright © 2020 F. A. Davis Company ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ 2.3.4.“I will eat one serving of nonfat dairy each day.” “I will eat five servings of vegetables each day.” “I will eat at least three whole-grain foods each day.”