Review Questions

The nurse is educating a client with hypertension about the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet. Which statement by the client indicates the need for further teaching?

The nurse is reviewing a client’s medical record and notes that the last two blood pressure readings were 130/81 mm Hg and 122/99 mm Hg. Which diagnosis does the nurse anticipate for this client?

The nurse is educating a client on ways to promote heart health. Which food modification would the nurse recommend for a heart-healthy diet?

The nurse is evaluating a client at a follow-up appointment who reports following a heart-healthy nutritional plan for 3 months. Which objective data should the nurse utilize to support the client’s statement?

The nurse in the outpatient cardiology clinic is assessing a client who had an acute myocardial infarction 6 months ago and has completed an outpatient cardiac rehabilitation program. Which cholesterol level indicates to the nurse that the client has achieved a desired level?

The nurse is caring for a client with newly diagnosed atrial fibrillation. Which food should the nurse educate the client to avoid?

The nurse is caring for a client with a history of cardiac arrest due to torsades de pointes. Which laboratory value is a priority for the nurse to monitor in this client?

The nurse notes a very high and peaked T-wave abnormality on a client’s electrocardiogram (ECG). Which laboratory value should the nurse expect the provider to order?

The nurse is caring for a client who has hyperlipidemia. Which food choice by the client is appropriate?

The nurse is caring for a client who is prescribed the DASH diet to manage their high cholesterol levels. What food choice in the client’s 72-hour diet recall requires further teaching?