Written by students who passed Immediately available after payment Read online or as PDF Wrong document? Swap it for free 4.6 TrustPilot
logo-home
Document preview thumbnail
Preview 2 out of 8 pages
Exam (elaborations)

Chamberlain NR565 HTN and Lipid Management Protocol Nursing Care Plan Detailed Guide 2026 Update | Cardiovascular Care, Medications & Clinical Review

Document preview thumbnail
Preview 2 out of 8 pages

Explore the Chamberlain NR565 HTN and Lipid Management Protocol Nursing Care Plan Detailed Guide 2026 Update featuring evidence-based management of hypertension and hyperlipidemia, pharmacologic treatment options, lifestyle interventions, patient assessment strategies, and structured nursing care plans. This guide supports nursing students in developing clinical judgment and applying cardiovascular protocols in both academic and real-world healthcare settings.

Content preview

Chamberlain NR565 HTN
Chamberlain
and Lipid NR565
Management
HTN
Chamberlain
and
Protocol
Lipid NR565
Management
NursingHTN
Care
and
Protocol
Plan
Lipid
Detailed
Management
Nursing
Guide
CareWith
Protocol
PlanSolution.pdf
Detailed
Nursing
Guide
CareWith
PlanSolution.pdf
Detailed Guide With Solution.pdf


NR565 HTN Lipid Protocol 1


HYPERTENSION PROTOCOL: INITIAL VISIT
1) RATIONALE
a) This protocol will assist in the differentiation between essential hypertension and renal
artery stenosis to aid in the identification of patients in need of referral to nephrology to
prevent further renal damage from an unidentified renal artery stenosis. The design of the
protocol for UTI encompasses these principles.

2) SYMPTOMS
a) HYPERTENSION
i) Blood pressure >140/90 mmHg
ii) Other possible subjective symptoms
(1) Headache
(2) Visual changes
(3) Dyspnea
(4) Chest pain
(5) Sensory or motor deficit
b) RENAL ARTERY STENOSIS
i) Onset of hypertension age >55 years or <30 years
ii) History of accelerated, malignant, or resistant hypertension
iii) History of unexplained kidney dysfunction
iv) History of multivessel coronary artery disease
v) History of other peripheral vascular disease
vi) Abdominal bruit
vii) Sudden or unexplained recurrent pulmonary edema
viii) Other possible factors
(1) Absence of family history of hypertension
(2) Other bruits
(3) History of acute kidney injury after administration of ACE inhibitor or
angiotensin II receptor antagonist (ARB)

3) HISTORY
a) Continue with treatment of hypertension but consult supervising physician if patient has:
i) History of accelerated, malignant, or resistant hypertension
ii) History of unexplained kidney dysfunction
iii) History of multivessel coronary artery disease
iv) History of other peripheral vascular disease
v) Abdominal bruit
vi) Sudden or unexplained recurrent pulmonary edema

4) PHYSICAL EXAM
a) Perform the following examinations:
i) Vital Signs (blood pressure, pulse)
ii) Auscultation for bruits (carotid, abdominal, and femoral)



This study source was downloaded by 1827175 from cliffsnotes.com on 01-08-2026 14:38:31 GMT -06:00

Chamberlain NR565 HTN Chamberlain
and Lipid NR565
Management
HTN
Chamberlain
and
Protocol
Lipid NR565
Management
NursingHTN
Care
and
Protocol
Plan
Lipid
Detailed
Management
Nursing
Guide
CareWith
Protocol
PlanSolution.pdf
Detailed
Nursing
Guide
CareWith
PlanSolution.pdf
Detailed Guide With Solution.pdf
https://www.cliffsnotes.com//study-notes/4374817

, Chamberlain NR565 HTN
Chamberlain
and Lipid NR565
Management
HTN
Chamberlain
and
Protocol
Lipid NR565
Management
NursingHTN
Care
and
Protocol
Plan
Lipid
Detailed
Management
Nursing
Guide
CareWith
Protocol
PlanSolution.pdf
Detailed
Nursing
Guide
CareWith
PlanSolution.pdf
Detailed Guide With Solution.pdf


NR565 HTN Lipid Protocol 2


iii) Palpation of thyroid
iv) Cardiac
v) Respiratory
vi) Lower extremities for edema and pulses
vii) Neurological
b) Consult supervising physician if findings of:
i) Abdominal bruit
ii) Another bruit

5) LAB TESTS
a) Metabolic panel
i) Cholesterol
ii) Blood sugar
iii) Uric acid level
b) Glomerular filtration rate
c) Consult supervising physician if:
i) GFR indicates chronic kidney disease (CKD) or renal failure

6) PHARMACOLOGICAL TREATMENT
a) List the hypertension drug classifications and examples you would prescribe in order of
treatment according to clinical practice guidelines without consideration of race or
ethnicity: (Provide generic names for examples. Doses are not needed or required.)
Drug Category/ Example 1 Example 2 Example 3 Example 4
Classification
Thiazide Diuretic Indapamide Hydrochlorothiazide Metolazone Chlorothiazide
Beta Blocker Metoprolol Labetalol Atenolol Acebutolol
Calcium Channel Amlodipine Nicardipine Diltiazem Felodipine
Blocker
Ace Inhibitor Lisinopril Enalapril Ramipril Benazepril
Citation (Provide (Author, year) and not full reference): Khalil H, Zeltser R. Antihypertensive
Medications. (Updated 2023 May 8).
b) 1st line pharmacological treatment if warranted in a non-African American patient after a
thiazide diuretic has been given and no compelling contraindications/comorbidities are
identified: (Choose a generic drug from the drug class you would like to prescribe to
either add to existing treatment or replace a thiazide.)
i) Drug: Metoprolol
ii) Dose: 25-100 mg as a single dose initially or 2 divided doses; may be increased every
7 days as needed up to 450 mg (immediate release) or 400 mg (extended-release).
iii) Route: Oral or IV
iv) Frequency: Daily
v) Instructions to provide patient: DO NOT CRUSH. Take medication same time every
day, take as directed. Do NOT stop suddenly; may cause SERIOUS and LIFE-
THREATENING hypertensive crisis. Check pulse and BP daily. Change position


This study source was downloaded by 1827175 from cliffsnotes.com on 01-08-2026 14:38:31 GMT -06:00

Chamberlain NR565 HTN Chamberlain
and Lipid NR565
Management
HTN
Chamberlain
and
Protocol
Lipid NR565
Management
NursingHTN
Care
and
Protocol
Plan
Lipid
Detailed
Management
Nursing
Guide
CareWith
Protocol
PlanSolution.pdf
Detailed
Nursing
Guide
CareWith
PlanSolution.pdf
Detailed Guide With Solution.pdf
https://www.cliffsnotes.com//study-notes/4374817

Document information

Uploaded on
April 24, 2026
Number of pages
8
Written in
2025/2026
Type
Exam (elaborations)
Contains
Questions & answers
$12.99

Wrong document? Swap it for free Within 14 days of purchase and before downloading, you can choose a different document. You can simply spend the amount again.
Written by students who passed
Immediately available after payment
Read online or as PDF

Seller avatar
Reputation scores are based on the amount of documents a seller has sold for a fee and the reviews they have received for those documents. There are three levels: Bronze, Silver and Gold. The better the reputation, the more your can rely on the quality of the sellers work.
apeavision
4.3
(50)
Sold
12445
Followers
9
Items
713
Last sold
1 week ago



Why students choose Stuvia

Created by fellow students, verified by reviews

Quality you can trust: written by students who passed their tests and reviewed by others who've used these notes.

Didn't get what you expected? Choose another document

No worries! You can instantly pick a different document that better fits what you're looking for.

Pay as you like, start learning right away

No subscription, no commitments. Pay the way you're used to via credit card and download your PDF document instantly.

Student with book image

“Bought, downloaded, and aced it. It really can be that simple.”

Alisha Student

Working on your references?

Create accurate citations in APA, MLA and Harvard with our free citation generator.

Working on your references?

Frequently asked questions