Author Question: You are teaching a patient about antihypertensive therapy. Which statement by the patient indicates ... (Read 236 times)

Diane · **on:** Jul 24, 2018

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.