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Mollykgkg

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Which statement indicates understanding of hypertensive therapy by the client?
 
  1. If I think my blood pressure is increased, I should take a double dose of my medications.
  2. I should take all medications as prescribed to control my high blood pressure.
  3. When I feel good, I don't need to take my medications.
  4. I should take hypertension medications only when I do not feel well.

Question 2

Which lifestyle changes can be the most beneficial to a client to delay the progression from prehypertension to hypertension? (Select all that apply.)
 
  Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.
 
  1. Maintaining optimum body weight
  2. Stopping smoking
  3. Eating a healthy low-fat diet
  4. Limiting alcohol intake
  5. Decrease dietary salt intake



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Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 2

Rationale 1: If I think my blood pressure is increased, I should take a double dose of my medications is incorrect because the client should not take a double dose of medication unless instructed to do so by the health care provider.
Rationale 2: The client should take all medication as prescribed by the physician.
Rationale 3: When I feel good, I don't need to take my medications is incorrect because the client should take medications for hypertension daily.
Rationale 4: I should take hypertension medications only when I do not feel well is incorrect because the client should take medications for hypertension daily as directed by the physician.

Global Rationale: The client should take all medication as prescribed by the physician. If I think my blood pressure is increased, I should take a double dose of my medications is incorrect because the client should not take a double dose of medication unless instructed to do so by the health care provider. When I feel good, I don't need to take my medications is incorrect because the client should take medications for hypertension daily. I should take hypertension medications only when I do not feel well is incorrect because the client should take medications for hypertension daily as directed by the physician.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1, 3, 5

Rationale 1: The two lifestyle changes that are most beneficial are maintaining a healthy weight and eating a healthy diet.
Rationale 2: The two lifestyle changes that are most beneficial are maintaining a healthy weight and eating a healthy diet.
Rationale 3: The two lifestyle changes that are most beneficial are maintaining a healthy weight and eating a healthy diet.
Rationale 4: The two lifestyle changes that are most beneficial are maintaining a healthy weight and eating a healthy diet.
Rationale 5: The two lifestyle changes that are most beneficial are maintaining a healthy weight and eating a healthy diet.

Global Rationale: The two lifestyle changes that are most beneficial are maintaining a healthy weight and eating a healthy diet. While smoking cessation and limiting alcohol may be beneficial these are not the most beneficial to delay the progressive of prehypertension to hypertension.




Mollykgkg

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Reply 2 on: Jul 24, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it


kilada

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

 

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