Hypertension Case Study Questions &
Answers
How should the student nurse respond? - ANSWERSPlease sit here quietly for a few
minutes. I need to recheck your blood pressure
What significant risk factors for hypertension does the student nurse identify for George,
according to this health history? (Select all that apply.) - ANSWERS- Alcohol
consumption
- Smoking
- Stress
According to the assessment of this client, which recommendation is most important for
the student nurse to provide George? - ANSWERSSee his HCP as soon as possible
within the nest week for a BP recheck.
Which is the best response the student nurse can give to George about the urgent need
to see his HCP? - ANSWERSWhile often there are no symptoms, high blood pressure
does cause damage to many organs
Which information obtained during the assessment supports this diagnosis? -
ANSWERSBlood pressure of 184/98 mmHg
How should the nurse respond to George's question? - ANSWERS90-95% of all cases
of hypertension are without an identifies cause, so unless there us some indicator in
tour health history, the HCP does not look for one.
While evaluating George's understanding, which statements indicate that George
understands the nurse's instructions about his medications? (Select all that apply.) -
ANSWERS- I will need to take Diuril early in the day
- I may experience impotence with this drug regimen
Answers
How should the student nurse respond? - ANSWERSPlease sit here quietly for a few
minutes. I need to recheck your blood pressure
What significant risk factors for hypertension does the student nurse identify for George,
according to this health history? (Select all that apply.) - ANSWERS- Alcohol
consumption
- Smoking
- Stress
According to the assessment of this client, which recommendation is most important for
the student nurse to provide George? - ANSWERSSee his HCP as soon as possible
within the nest week for a BP recheck.
Which is the best response the student nurse can give to George about the urgent need
to see his HCP? - ANSWERSWhile often there are no symptoms, high blood pressure
does cause damage to many organs
Which information obtained during the assessment supports this diagnosis? -
ANSWERSBlood pressure of 184/98 mmHg
How should the nurse respond to George's question? - ANSWERS90-95% of all cases
of hypertension are without an identifies cause, so unless there us some indicator in
tour health history, the HCP does not look for one.
While evaluating George's understanding, which statements indicate that George
understands the nurse's instructions about his medications? (Select all that apply.) -
ANSWERS- I will need to take Diuril early in the day
- I may experience impotence with this drug regimen
