Author Question: A client is diagnosed with isolated systolic hypertension. The nurse realizes that this diagnosis ... (Read 77 times)

michelleunicorn · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

A client is diagnosed with isolated systolic hypertension. The nurse realizes that this diagnosis means the client is experiencing a systolic pressure:

1. greater than 140 mmHg and a diastolic pressure greater than 90 mmHg.
2. greater than 90 mmHg and a diastolic pressure greater than 60 mmHg.
3. greater than 140 mmHg and a diastolic pressure lower than 90 mmHg.
4. lower than 140 mmHg and a diastolic pressure greater than 90 mmHg.

Question 2

The nurse is attending a continuing education program. The clinical competency that will be supported by this educational program would be:

1. advocacy.
2. moral agency.
3. diversity.
4. facilitation of learning.

IAPPLET · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

3
The likelihood of developing isolated systolic hypertension is greater with age and is confirmed with a systolic pressure greater than 140 mmHg while the diastolic pressure remains less than 90 mmHg.

Answer to Question 2

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The attendance at a continuing education program supports the clinical competency of facilitation of learning. Advocacy, moral agency, and diversity would most likely not be supported by attending an educational program.