Cardio 1 pretest
A nurse is preparing discharge instructions for a client newly diagnosed with Stage 1 hypertension. What would the nurse include in discharge teaching for this client?
Taking medications as prescribed correct answer. Using stress management techniques correct answer. Beginning an aggressive exercise program Stopping smoking correct Making an appointment for blood pressure check in 6 months
A nurse in the outpatient clinic is admitting a client. The client was recently diagnosed with hypertension. The nurse would anticipate orders for what diagnostic tests for this client?
Urinalysis correct answer. Serum creatinine correct answer. Renal ultrasound Hemoglobin Electrocardiogram Correct
A nurse is providing care for a client with hypertension. After assessing the client, the nurse identifies excess fluid volume as a problem for this client. What nursing interventions would the nurse use in the care of this client?
Weigh the client daily. correct answer. Keep the head of the bed elevated to 30 degrees. Place the client on fluid restriction. correct answer. Assess the client for peripheral edema. correct answer. Carefully calculate intake and output. correct
A nurse is planning to present information on primary hypertension at a local community center. Which adult population would the nurse consider as being most likely to benefit based on higher prevalence of primary hypertension?
White men Men of Asian descent African American women correct answer. Women of Hispanic descent
A client newly diagnosed with hypertension asks the clinic nurse about a urinalysis report the client just received from the health care provider. The client asks the nurse what protein in the urine means. What is the best response by the nurse?
"Because you have protein in your urine, you may also be screened for diabetes." "Protein in the urine suggests you have a type of metabolism problem that will require further testing." "Protein indicates you may have some kidney damage from the hypertension." correct answer. "Some protein in the urine is considered normal, and everyone has it."
A nurse in the outpatient clinic is gathering health information from a 24-year-old female client. The client tells the nurse that she used to take oral contraceptives but had to stop because of high blood pressure. The client's blood pressure is currently normal without medication. What is the best response by the nurse?
"You most likely have early hypertension that occasionally flares up." "There is no relationship between oral contraceptives and high blood pressure." "Oral contraceptives can cause the body to retain fluid, which contributes to hypertension." correct answer. "Oral contraceptives cause the body to eliminate potassium through the kidneys."
A client is diagnosed with hypertension. The client also has a diagnosis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Of the following medications, which medication would the health care provider avoid prescribing for this client?
Beta-blockers correct answer. Diuretics Vasodilators Calcium channel blockers
A highly stressed client is newly diagnosed with hypertension. What nonpharmacologic treatment option would best help the client maintain normal blood pressure?
High-potassium diet Meditation correct answer. Competitive sports Aerobic exercise 3 days a week
