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clmills979

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The nurse is working with a patient who has uncontrolled hypertension. The patient asks the nurse what can happen if his blood pressure is not brought under control. What are potential consequences of uncontrolled hypertension? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Transient ischemic attacks
  B) Cerebrovascular accident
  C) Retinal hemorrhage
  D) Venous insufficiency
  E) Right ventricular hypertrophy

Question 2

A patient has come to the clinic for a follow-up assessment. Before taking the blood pressure, the nurse should determine if the patient has:
 
  A) Tried to rest quietly for 5 minutes before the reading is taken
  B) Refrained from smoking for at least 8 hours
  C) Been NPO for at least 2 hours
  D) Avoided drinking coffee for 12 hours before the visit


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mariahkathleeen

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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A, B, C

Answer to Question 2

A


clmills979

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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Gracias!

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