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jho37

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The nurse obtains the following information from a patient newly diagnosed with prehypertension. Which finding is most important to address with the patient?
 
  a. Low dietary fiber intake
  b. No regular aerobic exercise
  c. Weight 5 pounds above ideal weight
  d. Drinks a beer with dinner on most nights

Question 2

Which action will the nurse in the hypertension clinic take in order to obtain an accurate baseline blood pressure (BP) for a new patient?
 
  a. Deflate the BP cuff at a rate of 5 to 10 mm Hg per second.
  b. Have the patient sit in a chair with the feet flat on the floor.
  c. Assist the patient to the supine position for BP measurements.
  d. Obtain two BP readings in the dominant arm and average the results.



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
The recommendations for preventing hypertension include exercising aerobically for 30 minutes most days of the week. A weight that is 5 pounds over the ideal body weight is not a risk factor for hypertension. The Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet is high in fiber, but increasing fiber alone will not prevent hypertension from developing. The patient's alcohol intake is within guidelines and will not increase the hypertension risk.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
The patient should be seated with the feet flat on the floor. The BP is obtained in both arms, and the results of the two arms are not averaged. The patient does not need to be in the supine position. The cuff should be deflated at 2 to 3 mm Hg per second.




jho37

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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Gracias!


helenmarkerine

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

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