Question 1

The charge nurse observes a new registered nurse (RN) doing discharge teaching for a patient with hypertension who has a new prescription for enalapril (Vasotec) .The charge nurse will need to intervene if the new RN tells the patient to

Accepted Answer

A)   increase the dietary intake of high-potassium foods.
B)   make an appointment with the dietitian for teaching.
C)   check the blood pressure (BP)  with a home BP monitor at least once a day.
D)   move slowly when moving from lying to sitting to standing.E) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 2

The nurse is reviewing the laboratory test results for a patient who has recently been diagnosed with hypertension.Which result is most important to communicate to the health care provider?

Accepted Answer

A)   Serum creatinine of 2.8 mg/dL
B)   Serum potassium of 4.5 mEq/L
C)   Serum hemoglobin of 14.7 g/dL
D)   Blood glucose level of 96 mg/dLE) C) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 3

Which nursing action should the nurse take first in order to assist a patient with newly diagnosed stage 1 hypertension in making needed dietary changes?

Accepted Answer

A)   Collect a detailed diet history.
B)   Provide a list of low-sodium foods.
C)   Help the patient make an appointment with a dietitian.
D)   Teach the patient about foods that are high in potassium.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 4

An older patient has been diagnosed with possible white coat hypertension.Which action will the nurse plan to take next?

Accepted Answer

A)   Schedule the patient for regular blood pressure (BP)  checks in the clinic.
B)   Instruct the patient about the need to decrease stress levels.
C)   Tell the patient how to self-monitor and record BPs at home.
D)   Inform the patient that ambulatory blood pressure monitoring will be needed.E) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Exam 33: Nursing Management: Hypertension

Which nursing action should the nurse take first in order to assist a patient with newly diagnosed stage 1 hypertension in making needed dietary changes?

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The charge nurse observes a new registered nurse (RN) doing discharge teaching for a patient with hypertension who has a new prescription for enalapril (Vasotec) .The charge nurse will need to intervene if the new RN tells the patient to

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The nurse is reviewing the laboratory test results for a patient who has recently been diagnosed with hypertension.Which result is most important to communicate to the health care provider?

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An older patient has been diagnosed with possible white coat hypertension.Which action will the nurse plan to take next?

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Exam 33: Nursing Management: Hypertension

Which nursing action should the nurse take first in order to assist a patient with newly diagnosed stage 1 hypertension in making needed dietary changes?

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The charge nurse observes a new registered nurse (RN) doing discharge teaching for a patient with hypertension who has a new prescription for enalapril (Vasotec) .The charge nurse will need to intervene if the new RN tells the patient to

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The nurse is reviewing the laboratory test results for a patient who has recently been diagnosed with hypertension.Which result is most important to communicate to the health care provider?

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An older patient has been diagnosed with possible white coat hypertension.Which action will the nurse plan to take next?

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