A patient being admitted in hypertensive crisis reports stopping blood pressure medication 3 weeks ago.Which response by the nurse is best?

A) "You're lucky you didn't have a stroke; you really need to take your medication."
B) "Tell me more about your experience with your high blood pressure medication."
C) "Why did you stop taking your high blood pressure medication?"
D) "It's very important to take your blood pressure medication."

Which action is known to be a healthy strategy for coping with stress?

A) Performing meaningful work
B) Consuming simple carbohydrates
C) Drinking three glasses of red wine each day
D) Weight training

Which guidelines must the nurse follow to appropriately manage electronic patient information? (Select all that apply.)

A) Never share passwords with co-workers.
B) Only the supervisor should have the nurse's password and it should be stored in a protected place.
C) Leave the computer terminal unattended when logged on.
D) Avoid leaving patient information displayed on a computer where others can see it.
E) Keep the same password for as long as the nurse works at the agency.

The nurse is assessing a patient with a hearing deficit.Where is the best place to conduct this interview?

A) The patient's room with the door closed.
B) The waiting area with the television turned off.
C) The patient's room before administration of pain medication.
D) The patient's room while the occupational therapist is working on leg exercises.