The Nurse Is Taking the Initial History of a Patient

question 6

Multiple Choice

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

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

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Definitions:

Group Norms

Unwritten rules or expectations that dictate the behavior, attitudes, and actions of members within a group setting.

Work Well

The effectiveness and efficiency with which tasks are completed or objectives are met, often in a team or workplace setting.

Fit In

The act of assimilating or adapting to a group or environment so as to be accepted or comfortable within it.

Unhappy People

Individuals experiencing a persistent state of sadness or dissatisfaction with their lives or circumstances.