Exam 32: Hypertension

During change-of-shift report,the nurse obtains the following information about a hypertensive patient who received the first dose of nadolol (Corgard)during the previous shift. Which information indicates that the patient needs immediate intervention?

Propranolol (Inderal)is prescribed for a patient diagnosed with hypertension. The nurse should consult with the health care provider before giving this drug when the patient reveals a history of

The nurse is caring for a 70-yr-old patient who uses hydrochlorothiazide and enalapril (Norvasc)but whose self-monitored blood pressure (BP)continues to be elevated. Which patient information may indicate a need for a change?

A patient with a history of hypertension treated with a diuretic and an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE)inhibitor arrives in the emergency department complaining of a severe headache and nausea and has a blood pressure (BP)of 238/118 mm Hg. Which question should the nurse ask to follow up on these findings?