Author Question: The nurse is instructing a client on ways to modify the diagnosis of hypertension. Which of the ... (Read 89 times)

nummyann · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

The nurse is instructing a client on ways to modify the diagnosis of hypertension. Which of the following should the nurse include in these instructions?

1. Weight reduction
2. Low-fat, high-fiber diet
3. Relocation to a safer community
4. Employment counseling
5. Advance directives
6. Increasing activity and exercise throughout the day

Question 2

After reviewing a client's most recent electrocardiogram, the nurse suspects the client is experiencing hyperkalemia. Which of the following did the nurse assess on the client's rhythm strip? (Select all that apply.)

1. Tall peaked T-waves
2. Short QRS complex
3. Dysrhythmias
4. Wide QRS complex
5. Bradycardia
6. Tachycardia

momtoalll · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

1, 2, 6
Modifiable risk factors for the diagnosis of hypertension include obesity, diet, and lifestyle. The nurse should instruct the client on weight reduction, low-fat, high-fiber diet, and increasing activity and exercise throughout the day. Relocation to a safer community, employment counseling, and advance directives are not considered factors to reduce the risk of hypertension.

Answer to Question 2

1, 3
Tall peaked T-waves and dysrhythmias are seen on the electrocardiogram of a client experiencing hyperkalemia. The other choices are not seen with hyperkalemia.