An 80-year-old male with newly diagnosed primary hypertension has just been started on a beta-blocker. In addition to teaching him about his medication such as side effects, purpose, and schedule the nurse should also focus her teaching on
A) maintaining a diet high in dairy to increase protein necessary to prevent organ damage.
B) use of supportive devices such as handrails and walkers to prevent falls stemming from postural
hypotension.
C) avoiding exercise to prevent injury from postural hypotenstion.
D) increasing fluid intake to prevent dehydration.
Question 2
An older patient is prescribed isoniazid (INH) for 6 months. What should the nurse instruct the patient about this medication?
1. Avoid vitamin supplements.
2. Use alcohol in small amounts.
3. Report yellow eyes or skin immediately.
4. Expect the finger and toe tingling to occur.
Primary production is constrained by the most limiting factor.
Diagram of the general anatomy of a male cat
Male cheetah marking territory
(A) The male urethra. (B) The female urethra.
Male Sexual Behavior
A 5,000-year-old Egyptian garment