The Nurse Is Taking the Initial History of a Client

question 15

Multiple Choice

The nurse is taking the initial history of a client admitted to the hospital for hypertension.The health care provider has ordered a beta-adrenergic blocker.Which statement by the client does the nurse recognize as most significant?

• A)"I don't handle stress well; I have a lot of diarrhea."
• B)"I have always had problems with my asthma."
• C)"When I have a migraine headache,I need to have the room darkened."
• D)"My father died of a heart attack when he was 48 years old."

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Definitions:

Patriarchal Status Quo

The prevailing social condition in which men hold primary power and predominate in roles of political leadership, moral authority, social privilege, and control of property.

Psychological Damage

Harm or injury to a person's mental state, which can result from traumatic experiences, stress, or other emotional impacts.

Depression

A mood disorder characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, loneliness, and a lack of interest in life activities.

Pronatalism

A belief system promoting the bearing of children as highly desirable, often culturally or politically encouraged.