You are teaching a patient about antihypertensive therapy. Which ...

[Diane]

You are teaching a patient about antihypertensive therapy. Which statement by the patient indicates the need for more teaching?
 
  a. Now that my blood pressure is normal, I won't need to take my medication anymore.
  b. When I take my blood pressure at home, I always try to take it at just about the same time every day.
  c. I check the labels on cans and other food packages to be sure they do not have too much sodium.
  d. I hope that by continuing to lose weight, I might not have to take medications to manage my high blood pressure.

Question 2

Which action or precaution is most important for before giving any type of drug for hypertension?
 
  a. Check the patient's blood pressure.
  b. Ensure that the patient is in a sitting position.
  c. Check the patient's pulse for regularity.
  d. Have the patient drink a full glass of water.

[Smiles0805]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A

[Diane]

Gracias!

[tanna.moeller]

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