A client has a blood pressure of 142/92 mmHg. Which medical ...

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A client has a blood pressure of 142/92 mmHg. Which medical terminology is appropriate for the nurse to use when documenting this data?
 
  A) Normal.
  B) Hypertension Stage I.
  C) Prehypertension.
  D) Hypertension Stage II.

Question 2

An older adult client receiving medication for hypertension had a recent fall at home. Which intervention should the nurse include in this client's plan of care?
 
  A) Monitor serum sodium levels.
  B) Assess postural blood pressures.
  C) Monitor serum creatinine levels.
  D) Monitor blood pressure every 2 hours.

[Heffejeff]

Answer to Question 1

Answer: B

Blood pressure values in the adult are classified as either normal (<120> or =160/> or =100).

Answer to Question 2

Answer: B

Baroreceptors are less efficient with aging. Therefore, orthostatic hypotension is more likely to occur. Also, clients treated for hypertension could have an increase in sensitivity to the medications. Postural blood pressure assessment allows the nurse to prevent orthostatic hypotension and falls. Every 2 hours is too frequent for assessments of a noncritical client. Sodium intake and creatinine levels assess renal function.

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[bigcheese9]

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