NUR 390 NURSING CARE OF ADULT I EXAM 2 LATEST 2026
ACCURATE STUDY GUIDE COMPLETE QUESTION AND 05/02/2026
ANSWER
NUR 390 Nursing care of Adult I EXAM 2 LATEST 2026 ACCURATE STUDY GUIDE
COMPLETE QUESTION AND ANSWER, Exam of Nursing
What is the DASH diet?
Dietary approaches to stop hypertension, includes specific food groups and limits sodium intake.
What foods are included in the DASH diet?
Veggies, fruit, whole grains, low-fat dairy, fish/poultry, beans, seeds, nuts.
What foods should be avoided in the DASH diet?
Bread, lunch/cured meats, pizza, soup, sandwiches.
What is the recommended sodium intake for clients with hypertension?
Less than 1500 mg/day.
What is the alcohol intake limit for men with hypertension?
No more than 2 drinks per day.
What is the alcohol intake limit for women with hypertension?
No more than 1 drink per day.
5/2/2026
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, NUR 390 NURSING CARE OF ADULT I EXAM 2 LATEST 2026
ACCURATE STUDY GUIDE COMPLETE QUESTION AND 05/02/2026
ANSWER
What are the BP ranges to know?
Low: below 90/60, Normal: 90/60-120/80.
What is the BP range for elevated hypertension?
121 and/or 80 - 129/80.
What is the BP range for stage 1 hypertension?
130/80-139/80.
What is the BP range for stage 2 hypertension?
140/90-179/119.
What is considered a hypertensive crisis?
BP greater than 180/120.
What should be done daily for clients with hypertension?
Check BP, weigh yourself, eat healthy, exercise, stop smoking.
What precautions should be taken with antihypertensives or vasodilators?
Change positions slowly, do not lie down if dizzy.
5/2/2026
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, NUR 390 NURSING CARE OF ADULT I EXAM 2 LATEST 2026
ACCURATE STUDY GUIDE COMPLETE QUESTION AND 05/02/2026
ANSWER
What medications should be used with caution in clients with hypertension?
OTC antacids, cold medications, NSAIDs.
What medications should not be used with vasodilators?
ED meds (erectile dysfunction medications).
What should be avoided with medications for hypertension?
Abruptly stopping or double dosing.
What are the long-term complications of hypertension?
Heart failure, stroke.
What are the important lab findings to communicate to the MD for hypertension?
Ophthalmic exam, UA with 24-hour urine creatine clearance, BMP with GFR, serum uric acid, calcium,
magnesium, potassium, sodium, creatinine, serum TSH, liver function tests, fasting glucose, lipid
profile.
What is the etiology of hypertensive crisis?
Uncontrolled HTN due to poor medication adherence or lack of medical attention.
5/2/2026
What can increasing BP lead to in hypertensive crisis?
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, NUR 390 NURSING CARE OF ADULT I EXAM 2 LATEST 2026
ACCURATE STUDY GUIDE COMPLETE QUESTION AND 05/02/2026
ANSWER
Sheering of endothelial surfaces, further vascular damage, release of more vasoconstrictive
substances, life-threatening damage of vital organs.
What is the definition of Stage 1 hypertension?
Blood pressure ranging from 130/80 to 139/80.
What is the definition of Stage 2 hypertension?
Blood pressure ranging from 140/90 to 179/119.
What is the definition of hypertensive crisis?
Blood pressure greater than 180/120.
How does blood pressure change with age?
Systolic blood pressure (SBP) raises with age.
After what age is SBP >140 a more important cardiovascular risk factor than diastolic blood pressure
(DBP)?
After the age of 50.
After what age is hypertension more common in women?
5/2/2026
After the age of 64.
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ACCURATE STUDY GUIDE COMPLETE QUESTION AND 05/02/2026
ANSWER
NUR 390 Nursing care of Adult I EXAM 2 LATEST 2026 ACCURATE STUDY GUIDE
COMPLETE QUESTION AND ANSWER, Exam of Nursing
What is the DASH diet?
Dietary approaches to stop hypertension, includes specific food groups and limits sodium intake.
What foods are included in the DASH diet?
Veggies, fruit, whole grains, low-fat dairy, fish/poultry, beans, seeds, nuts.
What foods should be avoided in the DASH diet?
Bread, lunch/cured meats, pizza, soup, sandwiches.
What is the recommended sodium intake for clients with hypertension?
Less than 1500 mg/day.
What is the alcohol intake limit for men with hypertension?
No more than 2 drinks per day.
What is the alcohol intake limit for women with hypertension?
No more than 1 drink per day.
5/2/2026
1
, NUR 390 NURSING CARE OF ADULT I EXAM 2 LATEST 2026
ACCURATE STUDY GUIDE COMPLETE QUESTION AND 05/02/2026
ANSWER
What are the BP ranges to know?
Low: below 90/60, Normal: 90/60-120/80.
What is the BP range for elevated hypertension?
121 and/or 80 - 129/80.
What is the BP range for stage 1 hypertension?
130/80-139/80.
What is the BP range for stage 2 hypertension?
140/90-179/119.
What is considered a hypertensive crisis?
BP greater than 180/120.
What should be done daily for clients with hypertension?
Check BP, weigh yourself, eat healthy, exercise, stop smoking.
What precautions should be taken with antihypertensives or vasodilators?
Change positions slowly, do not lie down if dizzy.
5/2/2026
2
, NUR 390 NURSING CARE OF ADULT I EXAM 2 LATEST 2026
ACCURATE STUDY GUIDE COMPLETE QUESTION AND 05/02/2026
ANSWER
What medications should be used with caution in clients with hypertension?
OTC antacids, cold medications, NSAIDs.
What medications should not be used with vasodilators?
ED meds (erectile dysfunction medications).
What should be avoided with medications for hypertension?
Abruptly stopping or double dosing.
What are the long-term complications of hypertension?
Heart failure, stroke.
What are the important lab findings to communicate to the MD for hypertension?
Ophthalmic exam, UA with 24-hour urine creatine clearance, BMP with GFR, serum uric acid, calcium,
magnesium, potassium, sodium, creatinine, serum TSH, liver function tests, fasting glucose, lipid
profile.
What is the etiology of hypertensive crisis?
Uncontrolled HTN due to poor medication adherence or lack of medical attention.
5/2/2026
What can increasing BP lead to in hypertensive crisis?
3
, NUR 390 NURSING CARE OF ADULT I EXAM 2 LATEST 2026
ACCURATE STUDY GUIDE COMPLETE QUESTION AND 05/02/2026
ANSWER
Sheering of endothelial surfaces, further vascular damage, release of more vasoconstrictive
substances, life-threatening damage of vital organs.
What is the definition of Stage 1 hypertension?
Blood pressure ranging from 130/80 to 139/80.
What is the definition of Stage 2 hypertension?
Blood pressure ranging from 140/90 to 179/119.
What is the definition of hypertensive crisis?
Blood pressure greater than 180/120.
How does blood pressure change with age?
Systolic blood pressure (SBP) raises with age.
After what age is SBP >140 a more important cardiovascular risk factor than diastolic blood pressure
(DBP)?
After the age of 50.
After what age is hypertension more common in women?
5/2/2026
After the age of 64.
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