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Destiiny22

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A patient with primary hypertension is
 
  prescribed drug therapy for the first time. The patient asks how long drug therapy will be needed. Which answer by the nurse is the correct response?
  a. This therapy will take about 3 months.
  b. This therapy will take about a year.
  c. This therapy will go on until your symptoms disappear.
  d. Therapy for high blood pressure is usually lifelong.

Question 2

The nurse is creating a plan of care for a patient with a new diagnosis of hypertension. Which is a potential nursing diagnosis for the patient taking antihypertensive medications?
 
  a. Diarrhea
  b. Sexual dysfunction
  c. Urge urinary incontinence
  d. Impaired memory


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lkanara2

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: D

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B


Destiiny22

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Reply #2 on: Jul 23, 2018
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