A patient with renal insufficiency becomes hypertensive and is started on an oral antihypertensive drug. Given the patient's medical history, the nurse would question a prescription for:
1. propranolol.
2. methyldopa.
3. hydralazine.
4. spironolactone.
Question 2
When formulating the nursing diagnoses for a patient who has been taking a loop diuretic on a long-term basis, which diagnosis should be included?
1. Risk for disturbed sensory perception, visual
2. Risk for disturbed sensory perception, auditory
3. Risk for impaired physical mobility
4. Risk for altered mucous membranes
The nurse needs to note the source of the patient health history
Closed urinary drainage system. Urine being measured after it leaves patient’s body via catheter.
Mechanism of Action of Antihypertensive Drugs
Inspection of inner oral mucosa of lower lip
An oral contraceptive showing the daily doses and the different formulation taken in the last 7 days ...
Gingival enlargement in a patient taking phenytoin.