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stephzh

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on: Jul 24, 2018
In caring for hypertensive clients, usually the most important emphasis in the nurse-client relationship is placed on:
 
  a. getting significant others to be supportive.
  b. explaining why the health care provider is the best person for follow-up care.
  c. getting the individual to assume responsibility for self-care.
  d. warning the client about drug side effects.

Question 2

When involved in treating a client experiencing a hypertensive emergency, the nurse prepares to administer:
 
  a. oral hydralazine hydrochloride. c. intramuscular diazoxide.
  b. intravenous sodium nitroprusside. d. subcutaneous heparin sodium.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 24, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C

Feedback
A Incorrect: Although important, this is not the priority focus.
B Incorrect: Frequently the client is seen by the nurse for follow-up blood pressure monitoring.
C Correct: The is the priority focus.
D Incorrect: Although important, this is not the priority focus.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B

Feedback
A Incorrect: Oral medications are not appropriate in a hypertensive emergency.
B Correct: The intravenous route for sodium nitroprusside is appropriate.
C Incorrect: Diazoxide would be administered intravenously.
D Incorrect: Heparin is not used in this situation.


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Reply #2 on: Jul 24, 2018
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Reply #3 on: Jul 24, 2018
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