Exam 15: The Cardiovascular System

An older patient who is prescribed doxazosin mesylate (Cardura) has a lying blood pressure of 124/76 mm Hg and a sitting blood pressure of 100/64 mm Hg. What additional observation is needed for this patient?

An older patient is prescribed a beta blocker to treat hypertension. What effects will the nurse instruct the patient to report to the healthcare professional? Select all that apply.

The nurse is teaching an older patient with hypertension about foods on a low sodium diet. Which food choices best reflects a low sodium meal?

The nurse is planning care for an older patient with hypertension who recently fell in the home. Which assessment would the nurse plan for this patient?

During a blood pressure screening at a pharmacy, an older person experiences a fluttering in the chest. What should the nurse interpret this finding as being?