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natalie2426

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Which statement regarding secondary hypertension compared with primary (essential) hypertension is accurate?
 
  1. The cause of primary hypertension is known, whereas the cause of secondary hypertension is unknown.
  2. Primary hypertension may lead to significant morbidity, whereas secondary hypertension usually does not.
  3. The cause of secondary hypertension is potentially treatable, whereas primary hypertension is not.
  4. More young adults have primary hypertension, whereas older adults have secondary hypertension.

Question 2

When nitroprusside is given intravenously, which precaution would the nurse take?
 
  1. Protect the medication from light.
  2. Ensure that the IV infuses no faster than 15 mcg/min.
  3. Monitor the patient's blood pressure every 2 hours.
  4. Infuse the initial bolus over 5 minutes.


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pallen55

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

Correct Answer: 3

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1


natalie2426

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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