A client has been diagnosed with hypertension but does not take ...

[sam.t96]

A client has been diagnosed with hypertension but does not take the antihypertensive medications because of a lack of symptoms. What response by the nurse is best?
 
  a. Do you have trouble affording your medications?
  b. Most people with hypertension do not have symptoms.
  c. You are lucky; most people get severe morning headaches.
  d. You need to take your medicine or you will get kidney failure.

Question 2

The nurse is evaluating a 3-day diet history with a client who has an elevated lipid panel. What meal selection indicates the client is managing this condition well with diet?
 
  a. A 4-ounce steak, French fries, iceberg lettuce
  b. Baked chicken breast, broccoli, tomatoes
  c. Fried catfish, cornbread, peas
  d. Spaghetti with meat sauce, garlic bread

[connor417]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Most people with hypertension are asymptomatic, although a small percentage do have symptoms such as headache. The nurse should explain this to the client. Asking about paying for medications is not related because the client has already admitted nonadherence. Threatening the client with possible complications will not increase compliance.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
The diet recommended for this client would be low in saturated fats and red meat, high in vegetables and whole grains (fiber), low in salt, and low in trans fat. The best choice is the chicken with broccoli and tomatoes. The French fries have too much fat and the iceberg lettuce has little fiber. The catfish is fried. The spaghetti dinner has too much red meat and no vegetables.

[sam.t96]

Thank you

[connor417]

Happy to help you