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A patient with secondary hypertension has come into the clinic for a routine check-up. The nurse is aware that the difference between primary and secondary hypertension is what?
 
  A) Secondary hypertension has a specific cause.
  B) Secondary hypertension has a more gradual onset than primary hypertension.
  C) Secondary hypertension does not cause target organ damage.
  D) Secondary hypertension does not respond to antihypertensive drug therapy.

Question 2

A patient who has suffered an allergic reaction to a bee sting is stabilized and prepared for discharge from the clinic.
 
  During discussion of prevention and management of further allergic reactions, the nurse identifies a need for additional teaching based on which comment? a. I need to think about a change in my occupation.
  b. I will learn to administer epinephrine so that I will be prepared if I am stung again.
  c. I should wear a Medic-Alert bracelet indicating my allergy to insect stings.
  d. I will need to take maintenance doses of corticosteroids to prevent reactions to further stings.



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cadimas

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Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

D
The nurse's responsibilities in patient education are as follows: Teach the patient preparation and administration of epinephrine subcutaneously. There is no need for the patient to take maintenance dosages of corticosteroids because this was a short, rapid reaction.




mia

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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Gracias!

 

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