The nurse reviews morning lab results on his patients.

Based on these lab results which patient should the nurse see first?

Choice A rationale
Administering a nebulizer treatment would be more appropriate for respiratory conditions such as asthma or COPD, not for angina pectoris.
Choice B rationale
Obtaining an EKG reading is the most appropriate initial action when a patient reports a new onset of angina pectoris. An EKG can help determine if the patient is experiencing a myocardial infarction (heart attack), which is a life-threatening condition.
Choice C rationale
While reviewing the patient’s surgical history is important in a comprehensive assessment, it is not the most immediate action needed when a patient presents with angina.
Choice D rationale
Recording the patient’s weight is not the most immediate action needed when a patient presents with angina.

Choice A rationale
Weight loss clinics are an example of active health promotion strategies. They require the individual to take an active role in changing behaviors or habits to improve their health.
Choice B rationale
Smoking cessation classes also fall under active health promotion strategies. These classes require the individual to actively participate and make a conscious effort to quit smoking.
Choice C rationale
Meditation courses are another example of active health promotion strategies. The individual must actively engage in learning and practicing meditation techniques to improve mental health.
Choice D rationale
The addition of folic acid to cereals is a passive health promotion strategy. Passive strategies are those in which individuals gain from the activities of others without acting themselves. The fortification of foods with essential nutrients is a common passive health promotion strategy.