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appyboo

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The nurse should notify the primary health care provider when which of the following occur while a client is receiving an antihypertensive? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Weight gain of 2 lb or more per day
  B) Headache
  C) Edema
  D) Insomnia
  E) Sedation

Question 2

A client with hypertension comes to the clinic for a follow-up visit. Which of the following would be appropriate for the nurse to do when assisting the client in managing his hypertension? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Find local resources in the community for taking blood pressure.
  B) Teach client how to properly record weight and blood pressure.
  C) Schedule regular monitoring of weight and blood pressure.
  D) Schedule an appointment to see a cardiologist.
  E) Schedule an appointment to see a nephrologist.



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Answer to Question 1

Ans: A, C
Feedback:
The nurse should notify the primary health care provider if a client has a weight gain of 2 lb or more per day or edema of the hands, fingers, feet, legs, or sacral area.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A, B, C
Feedback:
In the ambulatory care setting, the nurse helps plan a schedule of regular monitoring of weight and blood pressure, finds local resources for taking blood pressure in the community, and teaches the client how to record weight and blood pressure readings.



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