Exam 22: Nursing Care of Patients With Hypertension

A patient who has unsuccessfully implemented lifestyle modifications for high blood pressure asks what else can be done. What should the nurse respond to this patient?

The nurse is preparing to administer atenolol (Tenormin) to a patient with hypertension. The patient's blood pressure is 72/40 mm Hg. Which action should the nurse take?

The nurse is taking a medication history of a patient with a chronic cough. Which medication can the nurse suspect as contributing to the cough?

A patient on antihypertensive medication has no insurance, three children, and reports feeling great and exercising daily. What should the nurse include in this patient's teaching plan to promote compliance?

The nurse is preparing to administer lisinopril (Prinivil) 40 mg by mouth to a patient with hypertension. The available does is 20 mg per tablet. How many tablets will the nurse administer? Enter the numeral only.

The nurse is caring for a patient in hypertensive emergency. What should the nurse expect to be the goal when treatment is provided for this patient?

The nurse is teaching a group of patients about hypertension. Which patient is at highest risk for developing hypertension?

A patient asks the nurse what the doctor meant by the phrase, "hypertensive emergency." Which explanation should the nurse provide?

The nurse is reinforcing teaching for a patient with hypertension. If a patient states, "I understand that if I do not eat or cook with salt, my hypertension will go away." What is the nurse's best response?

The nurse is teaching a patient with hypertension about the DASH diet. Which statement made by the patient indicates a need for further teaching?