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WorksheetsNC of Pt with Hypertension
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 6mins
Those with stage 2 hypertension should be started on antihypertensive medications, implement lifestyle changes, and be reassessed in 1 month.
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Hypertensive emergency is a severe type of hypertension. Elevations in systolic BP higher than 180 mm Hg or diastolic BP higher than 120 mm Hg occur
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Patients with hypertension are often first diagnosed when seeking health care for reasons unrelated to hypertension.
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Factors that impair normal regulation of BP may lead to hypertension. Many of these factors are very well understood.
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Rare complications of hypertension include coronary artery disease, atherosclerosis, myocardial infarction, heart failure, stroke, and kidney or eye damage
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At a follow-up visit, which of the following data would best indicate to the nurse that the patient’s blood pressure therapy has been successful?
Weight decreased by 3 pounds.
Diary of dietary intake is within suggested diet.
Blood pressure is 118/74 mm Hg.
Patient reports walking 30 to 40 minutes daily.
During a health screening, a patient’s blood pressure is confirmed by two nurses to be 220/120 mm Hg. Which of the following actions should the nurse recommend to the patient?
“Return to work and have your blood pressure rechecked in 2 days.”
“Take two doses of blood pressure medication right now.”
“Sit quietly while we call 911 to request an ambulance.”
“Take off work for the rest of the day and rest.”
The nurse is participating in a teaching session on diet for a patient with hypertension. Which of the following statements if made by the patient would indicate understanding of the teaching? Select all that apply.
“Canned fruit and vegetables are best to eat.”
“Add salt to food during cooking.”
“Increase foods high in saturated fat.”
“Choose fresh or frozen fruits and vegetables.”
“Read food labels.”
The nurse is obtaining blood pressure readings for people aged 18 to 39 during a community health fair. For which of the following blood pressure readings would 3- to 5-year screenings be recommended? Select all that apply.
108/92 mm Hg
110/88 mm Hg
112/78 mm Hg
118/74 mm Hg
142/90 mm Hg
The nurse provides a teaching session for a newly diagnosed patient with primary hypertension. Which of the following statements about the cause of primary hypertension if stated by the patient would indicate the need for further teaching? Select all that apply.
“It is caused by a tumor of the adrenal gland.”
“There are no tests to identify the cause.”
“An arteriogram will show why the hypertension is occurring.”
“The cause is unknown.”
“The cause can be identified with magnetic resonance imaging.”
