Chapter 32 Hypertension Lewis Medical-Surgical Nursing, 10Th Edition Latest Version 2024
. Which action will the nurse in the hypertension clinic take to obtain an accurate baseline blood pressure (BP) for a new patient? b. Have the patient sit in a chair with the feet flat on the floor. 2. The nurse obtains the following information from a patient newly diagnosed with prehypertension. Which finding is most important to address with the patient? b. No regular physical exercise 3. Which action should the nurse take when giving the initial dose of oral labetalol to a patient with hypertension? d. Ask the patient to request assistance before getting out of bed. 4. After the nurse teaches the patient with stage 1 hypertension about diet modifications that should be implemented, which diet choice indicates that the teaching has been most effective? c. The patient drinks low-fat milk with each meal. 5. A patient has just been diagnosed with hypertension and has been started on captopril . Which information is most important to include when teaching the patient about this drug? c. Change position slowly to help prevent dizziness and falls. 6. 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 c. reactive airway disease. 7. A 56-yr-old patient who has no previous history of hypertension or other health problems suddenly develops a blood pressure (BP) of 198/110 mm Hg. After reconfirming the BP, it is appropriate for the nurse to tell the patient that c. diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing monitoring will be needed. 8. Which action will be included i
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