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.
Palpating the Apical Impulse with the Patient on the Left Side
Group therapy.
All messages must be documented and placed in the patient's chart.
Calcium Salts and Vitamin D Therapy
Algorithm for assessing a patient at risk for suicide.