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mspears3

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The nurse is presenting a discussion to a senior citizen group on the management of hypertension. A client with a history of diabetes and myocardial infarction asks if the target blood pressure of 120/80 applies to all clients.
 
  The nurse would respond to the client's question by stating target blood pressure is
  A) the same for all clients.
  B) the same for all diagnosed hypertension clients.
  C) appropriate only for clients under the age of 60.
  D) different for clients with multiple risk factors, such as diabetes and known heart disease.

Question 2

The nurse is reviewing the care plan of an 89-year-old client who has been admitted for prostatic surgery. The client is on medication for hypertension and had a recent fall at home prior to admission.
 
  The nurse would include which assessment in the care plan?
  A) checking blood pressure every 2 hours
  B) checking postural blood pressures
  C) checking serum sodium levels
  D) checking serum creatinine levels



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ecabral0

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Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

B




mspears3

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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it


ebonylittles

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Gracias!

 

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