Author Question: Which statement indicates understanding of hypertensive therapy by the client? 1. If I think my ... (Read 14 times)

Mollykgkg · **on:** Jul 24, 2018

Which statement indicates understanding of hypertensive therapy by the client?

1. If I think my blood pressure is increased, I should take a double dose of my medications.
2. I should take all medications as prescribed to control my high blood pressure.
3. When I feel good, I don't need to take my medications.
4. I should take hypertension medications only when I do not feel well.

Question 2

Which lifestyle changes can be the most beneficial to a client to delay the progression from prehypertension to hypertension? (Select all that apply.)

Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.

1. Maintaining optimum body weight
2. Stopping smoking
3. Eating a healthy low-fat diet
4. Limiting alcohol intake
5. Decrease dietary salt intake

ankilker · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 24, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 2

Rationale 1: If I think my blood pressure is increased, I should take a double dose of my medications is incorrect because the client should not take a double dose of medication unless instructed to do so by the health care provider.
Rationale 2: The client should take all medication as prescribed by the physician.
Rationale 3: When I feel good, I don't need to take my medications is incorrect because the client should take medications for hypertension daily.
Rationale 4: I should take hypertension medications only when I do not feel well is incorrect because the client should take medications for hypertension daily as directed by the physician.

Global Rationale: The client should take all medication as prescribed by the physician. If I think my blood pressure is increased, I should take a double dose of my medications is incorrect because the client should not take a double dose of medication unless instructed to do so by the health care provider. When I feel good, I don't need to take my medications is incorrect because the client should take medications for hypertension daily. I should take hypertension medications only when I do not feel well is incorrect because the client should take medications for hypertension daily as directed by the physician.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1, 3, 5

Rationale 1: The two lifestyle changes that are most beneficial are maintaining a healthy weight and eating a healthy diet.
Rationale 2: The two lifestyle changes that are most beneficial are maintaining a healthy weight and eating a healthy diet.
Rationale 3: The two lifestyle changes that are most beneficial are maintaining a healthy weight and eating a healthy diet.
Rationale 4: The two lifestyle changes that are most beneficial are maintaining a healthy weight and eating a healthy diet.
Rationale 5: The two lifestyle changes that are most beneficial are maintaining a healthy weight and eating a healthy diet.

Global Rationale: The two lifestyle changes that are most beneficial are maintaining a healthy weight and eating a healthy diet. While smoking cessation and limiting alcohol may be beneficial these are not the most beneficial to delay the progressive of prehypertension to hypertension.