The nurse is providing care to a client being treated for a ...

[Alygatorr01285]

The nurse is providing care to a client being treated for a hypertensive emergency. Which of the following would be appropriate for the nurse to do?
 
  A) Take a blood pressure every 30 minutes.
  B) Alternate the arms for assessing the blood pressure and pulse.
  C) Continuously monitor the client's status.
  D) Measure the pulse rate every hour.

Question 2

Before administering an antihypertensive, the nurse should complete which of the following assessments? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Pulse rate on both arms
  B) Pulse rate on one arm
  C) Blood pressure in the sitting position
  D) Blood pressure on both arms
  E) Blood pressure on one arm

[kkenney]

Answer to Question 1

Ans: C
Feedback:
When the patient has severe hypertension, does not have the expected response to drug therapy, or is critically ill, continuous monitoring is performed. The blood pressure should be taken in the same arm and same position each time.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A, C, D
Feedback:
Preadministration assessment for antihypertensives should include blood pressure and pulse rate on both arms with the client in standing, sitting, and lying positions.

[Alygatorr01285]

Wow, this really help

[jackie]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it