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javeds · **on:** Jul 11, 2018

A 56-year-old man has sought care because the automated blood pressure machine in his pharmacy indicated a blood pressure reading of 146/96 mm Hg. He has said to the nurse, My pressure has never been this high.

Will I need to take medication to reduce it? Which of the following responses by the nurse would be best?
A) Yes. Hypertension is prevalent among males; it's fortunate we caught this during your routine examination.
B) Quite likely, because your age places you at high risk for hypertension.
C) A single elevated blood pressure doesn't confirm hypertension. You'll need to have your blood pressure reassessed several times before a diagnosis can be made.
D) You have no need to worry. Your pressure was probably elevated because of your anxiety.

Question 2

A 72-year-old female patient is admitted with a diagnosis of immunodeficiency disease. The primary nursing goal would be to

a. reduce the risk of her developing an infection.
b. encourage her to provide self-care.
c. plan nutritious meals to provide adequate intake.
d. encourage her to interact with other patients.

catron30 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 11, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

A
Unusually severe infections with complications or incomplete clearing of an infection may also indicate an underlying immunodeficiency.