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ChapterMedical-Surgical
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31 – Hypertension
Chapter Nursing
31 –
Assessment
Hypertension
Chapter 31
& Management
–
Assessment
Hypertension
2026_2027.pdf
& Management
Assessment2026_2027.pdf
& Management 2026_2027.pdf
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An older adult is newly diagnosed with primary hypertension and has just been started on a
betablocker. The nurse's health education should include which of the following?
-Increasing fluids to avoid extracellular volume depletion from the diuretic effect of the
betablocker
-Maintaining a diet high in dairy to increase protein necessary to prevent organ damage
-Use of strategies to prevent falls stemming from postural hypotension
-Limiting exercise to avoid injury that can be caused by increased intracranial pressure
Use of strategies to prevent falls stemming from postural hypotension
Feedback: Elderly people have impaired cardiovascular reflexes and are more sensitive to
postural hypotension. The nurse teaches patients to change positions slowly when moving
from lying or sitting positions to a standing position, and counsels elderly patients to use
supportive devices as necessary to prevent falls that could result from dizziness. Lifestyle
changes, such as regular physical activity/exercise, and a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and
Brunner and Suddarth's Textbook
Brunner
of Medical
and Surgical
Suddarth's
Nursing
Textbook
; Chapter
Brunner
of Medical
31_
andAssessment
Surgical
Suddarth's
Nursing
Textbook
and Management
; Chapter
of Medical
31_ofAssessment
Surgical
Patients Nursing
withand
Hypertension.pdf
Management
; Chapter 31_ofAssessment
Patients withand
Hypertension.pdf
Management of Patients with Hypertension.pdf
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of Medical
and Surgical
Suddarth's
Nursing
Textbook
; Chapter
Brunner
of Medical
31_
andAssessment
Surgical
Suddarth's
Nursing
Textbook
and Management
; Chapter
of Medical
31_ofAssessment
Surgical
Patients Nursing
withand
Hypertension.pdf
Management
; Chapter 31_ofAssessment
Patients withand
Hypertension.pdf
Management of Patients with Hypertension.pdf
lowfat dairy products, is strongly recommended. Increasing fluids in elderly patients may be
contraindicated due to cardiovascular disease. Increased intracranial pressure is not a risk
and activity should not normally be limited.
Brunner and Suddarth's Textbook
Brunner
of Medical
and Surgical
Suddarth's
Nursing
Textbook
; Chapter
Brunner
of Medical
31_
andAssessment
Surgical
Suddarth's
Nursing
Textbook
and Management
; Chapter
of Medical
31_ofAssessment
Surgical
Patients Nursing
withand
Hypertension.pdf
Management
; Chapter 31_ofAssessment
Patients withand
Hypertension.pdf
Management of Patients with Hypertension.pdf
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Brunner
of Medical
and Surgical
Suddarth's
Nursing
Textbook
; Chapter
Brunner
of Medical
31_
andAssessment
Surgical
Suddarth's
Nursing
Textbook
and Management
; Chapter
of Medical
31_ofAssessment
Surgical
Patients Nursing
withand
Hypertension.pdf
Management
; Chapter 31_ofAssessment
Patients withand
Hypertension.pdf
Management of Patients with Hypertension.pdf
A patient with primary hypertension comes to the clinic complaining of a gradual onset of
blurry vision and decreased visual acuity over the past several weeks. The nurse is aware that
these symptoms could be indicative of what?
- Retinal blood vessel damage
-Glaucoma
-Cranial nerve damage
-Hypertensive emergency
Retinal blood vessel damage
Feedback: Blurred vision, spots in front of the eyes, and diminished visual acuity can mean
retinal blood vessel damage indicative of damage elsewhere in the vascular system as a
result of hypertension. Glaucoma and cranial nerve damage do not normally cause these
symptoms. A hypertensive emergency would have a more rapid onset.
Brunner and Suddarth's Textbook
Brunner
of Medical
and Surgical
Suddarth's
Nursing
Textbook
; Chapter
Brunner
of Medical
31_
andAssessment
Surgical
Suddarth's
Nursing
Textbook
and Management
; Chapter
of Medical
31_ofAssessment
Surgical
Patients Nursing
withand
Hypertension.pdf
Management
; Chapter 31_ofAssessment
Patients withand
Hypertension.pdf
Management of Patients with Hypertension.pdf
Brunner
Medical-Surgical
& Suddarth's
BrunnerMedical-Surgical
Nursing
& Suddarth's
ChapterMedical-Surgical
Nursing
31 – Hypertension
Chapter Nursing
31 –
Assessment
Hypertension
Chapter 31
& Management
–
Assessment
Hypertension
2026_2027.pdf
& Management
Assessment2026_2027.pdf
& Management 2026_2027.pdf
Brunner & Suddarth's Medical-Surgical
Nursing Chapter 31 – Hypertension
Assessment & Management 2026/2027
Guidehttps://www.stuvia.com/dashboard!@_)#*)(@$)($@*($@)($@*_
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Brunner
Medical-Surgical
& Suddarth's
BrunnerMedical-Surgical
Nursing
& Suddarth's
ChapterMedical-Surgical
Nursing
31 – Hypertension
Chapter Nursing
31 –
Assessment
Hypertension
Chapter 31
& Management
–
Assessment
Hypertension
2026_2027.pdf
& Management
Assessment2026_2027.pdf
& Management 2026_2027.pdf
,Brunner and Suddarth's Textbook
Brunner
of Medical
and Surgical
Suddarth's
Nursing
Textbook
; Chapter
Brunner
of Medical
31_
andAssessment
Surgical
Suddarth's
Nursing
Textbook
and Management
; Chapter
of Medical
31_ofAssessment
Surgical
Patients Nursing
withand
Hypertension.pdf
Management
; Chapter 31_ofAssessment
Patients withand
Hypertension.pdf
Management of Patients with Hypertension.pdf
An older adult is newly diagnosed with primary hypertension and has just been started on a
betablocker. The nurse's health education should include which of the following?
-Increasing fluids to avoid extracellular volume depletion from the diuretic effect of the
betablocker
-Maintaining a diet high in dairy to increase protein necessary to prevent organ damage
-Use of strategies to prevent falls stemming from postural hypotension
-Limiting exercise to avoid injury that can be caused by increased intracranial pressure
Use of strategies to prevent falls stemming from postural hypotension
Feedback: Elderly people have impaired cardiovascular reflexes and are more sensitive to
postural hypotension. The nurse teaches patients to change positions slowly when moving
from lying or sitting positions to a standing position, and counsels elderly patients to use
supportive devices as necessary to prevent falls that could result from dizziness. Lifestyle
changes, such as regular physical activity/exercise, and a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and
Brunner and Suddarth's Textbook
Brunner
of Medical
and Surgical
Suddarth's
Nursing
Textbook
; Chapter
Brunner
of Medical
31_
andAssessment
Surgical
Suddarth's
Nursing
Textbook
and Management
; Chapter
of Medical
31_ofAssessment
Surgical
Patients Nursing
withand
Hypertension.pdf
Management
; Chapter 31_ofAssessment
Patients withand
Hypertension.pdf
Management of Patients with Hypertension.pdf
,Brunner and Suddarth's Textbook
Brunner
of Medical
and Surgical
Suddarth's
Nursing
Textbook
; Chapter
Brunner
of Medical
31_
andAssessment
Surgical
Suddarth's
Nursing
Textbook
and Management
; Chapter
of Medical
31_ofAssessment
Surgical
Patients Nursing
withand
Hypertension.pdf
Management
; Chapter 31_ofAssessment
Patients withand
Hypertension.pdf
Management of Patients with Hypertension.pdf
lowfat dairy products, is strongly recommended. Increasing fluids in elderly patients may be
contraindicated due to cardiovascular disease. Increased intracranial pressure is not a risk
and activity should not normally be limited.
Brunner and Suddarth's Textbook
Brunner
of Medical
and Surgical
Suddarth's
Nursing
Textbook
; Chapter
Brunner
of Medical
31_
andAssessment
Surgical
Suddarth's
Nursing
Textbook
and Management
; Chapter
of Medical
31_ofAssessment
Surgical
Patients Nursing
withand
Hypertension.pdf
Management
; Chapter 31_ofAssessment
Patients withand
Hypertension.pdf
Management of Patients with Hypertension.pdf
, Brunner and Suddarth's Textbook
Brunner
of Medical
and Surgical
Suddarth's
Nursing
Textbook
; Chapter
Brunner
of Medical
31_
andAssessment
Surgical
Suddarth's
Nursing
Textbook
and Management
; Chapter
of Medical
31_ofAssessment
Surgical
Patients Nursing
withand
Hypertension.pdf
Management
; Chapter 31_ofAssessment
Patients withand
Hypertension.pdf
Management of Patients with Hypertension.pdf
A patient with primary hypertension comes to the clinic complaining of a gradual onset of
blurry vision and decreased visual acuity over the past several weeks. The nurse is aware that
these symptoms could be indicative of what?
- Retinal blood vessel damage
-Glaucoma
-Cranial nerve damage
-Hypertensive emergency
Retinal blood vessel damage
Feedback: Blurred vision, spots in front of the eyes, and diminished visual acuity can mean
retinal blood vessel damage indicative of damage elsewhere in the vascular system as a
result of hypertension. Glaucoma and cranial nerve damage do not normally cause these
symptoms. A hypertensive emergency would have a more rapid onset.
Brunner and Suddarth's Textbook
Brunner
of Medical
and Surgical
Suddarth's
Nursing
Textbook
; Chapter
Brunner
of Medical
31_
andAssessment
Surgical
Suddarth's
Nursing
Textbook
and Management
; Chapter
of Medical
31_ofAssessment
Surgical
Patients Nursing
withand
Hypertension.pdf
Management
; Chapter 31_ofAssessment
Patients withand
Hypertension.pdf
Management of Patients with Hypertension.pdf
