NCLEX : Cardiovascular Condition Follow-Up
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Example Question #461 : Conditions And Treatments
Example Question #2 : Cardiovascular Condition Follow Up
A 57-year-old female presents to the clinic after newly diagnosed with stage one hypertension. The nurse is responsible for teaching this client about the condition.
The nurse should include what information in teaching this client about her medications?
"It is necessary to completely eliminate sodium from the diet as it may interfere with your prescribed medication."
"You should measure your blood pressure several times daily to ensure the effectiveness of prescribed medications."
"Hypertension is a chronic condition, and cannot be cured but controlled with medication, diet, and exercise."
"The most optimal time to take medications is after a warm bath or exercise because blood pressure will be highest at these times."
"If side effects of medications arise, take stop taking the medication immediately."
"Hypertension is a chronic condition, and cannot be cured but controlled with medication, diet, and exercise."
Hypertension is an incurable condition, and can be controlled by various interventions. Sodium should be redced but not eliminated, and blood pressure taken by the patient should be performed once daily then weekly after blood pressure has stabilized. Patient should be encouraged to report serious side effects to the physician before stopping the medications. Optimal times to take medications are on a regular basis, not after warm baths, alcohol ingestion, or strenous exercise.
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