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This isn't homework (It's thanksgiving break for heavens sake!)--quizzing myself with NCLEX style questions and just curious to see what other's thought processes are without tainting it with the 'ivory tower' answer. But thanks to those who answered kindly--I appreciate it!

Other options are re-assess in 5 minutes or provide analgesic. Goal in dissecting is to keep BP low and pain controlled, right? Another question too: You have a hypertensive client that is obese, lives a sedentary lifestyle and smokes 1/2 pack of cigarettes a day. Which behavioral mod. would you teach to have the most immediate positive impact on blood pressure? A. Caffeine restriction B. Regular exercise routine C. Smoking cessation D. Weight reduction What do ya think? This one is driving me crazy cause I feel like it's smoking but smoking only temporarily raises BP??

If I had a patient with an abdominal aortic aneurysm that was scheduled for a repair but suddenly had worsening abdominal pain and flank pain, would I assess vital signs first or notify the doc? I know it's an emergency, but do we ALWAYS assess first?