NU372 HESI Case Study: Hypertension
Exam Question & Answers 2025
Meet the Client - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔A group of nursing
students is conducting blood pressure and cholesterol screenings
outside a local home improvement store on Saturday morning for its
community service project. An adult client stops by the booth to have
their blood pressure and cholesterol checked. They tell the students
that they are a construction foreman.
Assessment - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔The client's blood pressure
reading is 189/110 mmHg. Their LDL cholesterol reading is 200 mg/dL.
They ask the student nurse if they should be concerned about their
blood pressure.
How should the student nurse respond?
a) Your blood pressure is very high. You need to see your healthcare
provider (HCP) today.
b) You have hypertension. You need to start making some lifestyle
changes.
c) Please sit here quietly for a few minutes. I need to recheck your
blood pressure.
d) I need you to remain seated. I am going to call 911/EMS. - CORRECT
ANSWERS ✔✔c) Please sit here quietly for a few minutes. I need to
recheck your blood pressure.
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,NU372 HESI Case Study: Hypertension
Exam Question & Answers 2025
The client's blood pressure is high but may be temporarily elevated due
to activity or stress. The blood pressure should be rechecked after the
client rests for a few minutes.
The student nurse asks the client about their health history. They are 6
ft (182.88 cm) tall and their weight is 190 lbs (86.18 kgs). They state
that they have lost a lot of weight recently. They also reports
experiencing a lot of stress at work and that they often goes out with
the crew after work to have several beers. They report that their
mother, who had diabetes mellitus, has passed away. They believe that
she also had hypertension. They smoke 1½ packs of cigarettes a day
and drinks 4 to 5 cups of coffee a day. - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔-
What significant risk factors for hypertension does the student nurse
identify for the client, according to this health history? (Select all that
apply. One, some, or all options may be correct.)
a) Family history of diabetes.
b) Alcohol consumption.
c) Smoking
d) Stress
e) Caffeine intake. - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔b) Alcohol
consumption.
c) Smoking
d) Stress
, NU372 HESI Case Study: Hypertension
Exam Question & Answers 2025
Client Teaching - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔The student nurse
rechecks the client's blood pressure now that they have been sitting
quietly for a few minutes. Their blood pressure is 180/106 mmHg.
According to the assessment of this client, which recommendation is
most important for the student nurse to provide to them?
a) See their HCP as soon as possible within the next week for a BP
recheck.
b) Limit salt intake and start a weight loss program.
c) Attend a stress reduction seminar offered in his community.
d) Learn about high fiber foods and add more fiber to his diet. -
CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔a) See their HCP as soon as possible within
the next week for a BP recheck.
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The client's blood pressure is significantly elevated. Since these BP
readings were obtained on the same day, the client needs to see their
health care provider (HCP) soon for a second BP measurement so that a
diagnosis can be determined and treatment initiated.
The student nurse continues to talk with the client about their blood
pressure results. The client states that they feel great physically and
does not see why they need to see their HCP. - CORRECT ANSWERS
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Exam Question & Answers 2025
Meet the Client - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔A group of nursing
students is conducting blood pressure and cholesterol screenings
outside a local home improvement store on Saturday morning for its
community service project. An adult client stops by the booth to have
their blood pressure and cholesterol checked. They tell the students
that they are a construction foreman.
Assessment - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔The client's blood pressure
reading is 189/110 mmHg. Their LDL cholesterol reading is 200 mg/dL.
They ask the student nurse if they should be concerned about their
blood pressure.
How should the student nurse respond?
a) Your blood pressure is very high. You need to see your healthcare
provider (HCP) today.
b) You have hypertension. You need to start making some lifestyle
changes.
c) Please sit here quietly for a few minutes. I need to recheck your
blood pressure.
d) I need you to remain seated. I am going to call 911/EMS. - CORRECT
ANSWERS ✔✔c) Please sit here quietly for a few minutes. I need to
recheck your blood pressure.
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,NU372 HESI Case Study: Hypertension
Exam Question & Answers 2025
The client's blood pressure is high but may be temporarily elevated due
to activity or stress. The blood pressure should be rechecked after the
client rests for a few minutes.
The student nurse asks the client about their health history. They are 6
ft (182.88 cm) tall and their weight is 190 lbs (86.18 kgs). They state
that they have lost a lot of weight recently. They also reports
experiencing a lot of stress at work and that they often goes out with
the crew after work to have several beers. They report that their
mother, who had diabetes mellitus, has passed away. They believe that
she also had hypertension. They smoke 1½ packs of cigarettes a day
and drinks 4 to 5 cups of coffee a day. - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔-
What significant risk factors for hypertension does the student nurse
identify for the client, according to this health history? (Select all that
apply. One, some, or all options may be correct.)
a) Family history of diabetes.
b) Alcohol consumption.
c) Smoking
d) Stress
e) Caffeine intake. - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔b) Alcohol
consumption.
c) Smoking
d) Stress
, NU372 HESI Case Study: Hypertension
Exam Question & Answers 2025
Client Teaching - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔The student nurse
rechecks the client's blood pressure now that they have been sitting
quietly for a few minutes. Their blood pressure is 180/106 mmHg.
According to the assessment of this client, which recommendation is
most important for the student nurse to provide to them?
a) See their HCP as soon as possible within the next week for a BP
recheck.
b) Limit salt intake and start a weight loss program.
c) Attend a stress reduction seminar offered in his community.
d) Learn about high fiber foods and add more fiber to his diet. -
CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔a) See their HCP as soon as possible within
the next week for a BP recheck.
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The client's blood pressure is significantly elevated. Since these BP
readings were obtained on the same day, the client needs to see their
health care provider (HCP) soon for a second BP measurement so that a
diagnosis can be determined and treatment initiated.
The student nurse continues to talk with the client about their blood
pressure results. The client states that they feel great physically and
does not see why they need to see their HCP. - CORRECT ANSWERS
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