An 80-year-old man, newly diagnosed with primary hypertension, ...

[jrubin]

An 80-year-old man, newly diagnosed with primary hypertension, has just been started on a beta-blocker.
 
  The nurse knows that in addition to teaching the patient about his medication (ie, side effects, purpose, and schedule), she should also focus her teaching on what?
  A) Limiting fluids in order to decrease vascular volume
  B) Maintaining a diet high in dairy to increase protein necessary to prevent organ damage
  C) Use of supportive devices such as hand rails and walkers to prevent falls stemming from postural hypotension
  D) Limiting exercise to avoid injury that can be caused by postural hypotension

Question 2

A patient comes to the emergency department with dyspnea, wheezing, and urticaria over the arms and face after being stung by a bee. The nurse would begin immediate care for this patient because he or she is having a(n)
 
  a. asthma attack.
  b. anaphylactic reaction.
  c. pulmonary embolism.
  d. acute psychotic episode.

[sylvia]

Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

B
Fatal reactions are associated with a fall in blood pressure, laryngeal edema, and bronchospasm, leading to cardiovascular collapse, myocardial infarction, and respiratory failure. Early recognition of signs and symptoms and early treatment may prevent severe reactions and even death.

[jrubin]

Great answer, keep it coming

[rachel]

Excellent