A client is diagnosed with isolated systolic hypertension. The ...

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A client is diagnosed with isolated systolic hypertension. The nurse realizes that this diagnosis means the client is experiencing a systolic pressure:
 
  1. greater than 140 mmHg and a diastolic pressure greater than 90 mmHg.
  2. greater than 90 mmHg and a diastolic pressure greater than 60 mmHg.
  3. greater than 140 mmHg and a diastolic pressure lower than 90 mmHg.
  4. lower than 140 mmHg and a diastolic pressure greater than 90 mmHg.

Question 2

The nurse is attending a continuing education program. The clinical competency that will be supported by this educational program would be:
 
  1. advocacy.
  2. moral agency.
  3. diversity.
  4. facilitation of learning.

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Answer to Question 1

3
The likelihood of developing isolated systolic hypertension is greater with age and is confirmed with a systolic pressure greater than 140 mmHg while the diastolic pressure remains less than 90 mmHg.

Answer to Question 2

4
The attendance at a continuing education program supports the clinical competency of facilitation of learning. Advocacy, moral agency, and diversity would most likely not be supported by attending an educational program.

[michelleunicorn]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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