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Angioedema is a potentially life-threatening medical condition that is associated with some classes of antihypertensive medications. The nurse suspects that a client is experiencing angioedema based on which assessment finding? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Heart rate above 100 beats per minute
  B) Fever greater than 100 F
  C) Swelling of the face
  D) Swelling of the throat
  E) Blood pressure above 170/100 mm Hg

Question 2

A nurse is caring for a client experiencing a hypertensive emergency. The nurse understands that if blood pressure is not lowered immediately, damage to which of the following can occur? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Heart
  B) Kidneys
  C) Gallbladder
  D) Pancreas
  E) Eyes


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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Ans: C, D
Feedback:
Angioedema presents with swelling of the face, lips, throat, or extremities.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A, B, E
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A hypertensive emergency, if not recognized and treated quickly, can result in damage to target organs including the heart, kidneys, and eyes.


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