A primary care provider at the clinic is conducting an assessment of an older adult client who has a long-standing history of poorly controlled hypertension. Which of the nurse’s assessments address potential consequences of hypertension? Select all that apply.
Review of the client’s BUN and creatinine levels.
Assessment of the client’s lower legs for peripheral vascular disease.
Assessment of the client for left ventricular hypertrophy.
Assessment of the client’s body mass index
Vision testing using a Snellen chart.
The physician is educating a group of patients on modifiable risk factors for atherosclerosis. What will the nurse be sure to include in this teaching? (Select all that apply)
Lower blood pressure
increase physical activity
Increase insulin resistance
quit smoking
Increase dietary fat intake