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A 56-year-old male client at a screening event has a blood pressure reading of 146/96 mm Hg. Upon hearing the reading, the client states, "My pressure has never been this high. Do you think my doctor will prescribe medication to reduce it?" What is the nurse's best response?

"A single elevated blood pressure does not confirm hypertension. You will need to have your blood pressure reassessed several times before a diagnosis can be made."

A nurse is caring for a client who has hypertension and diabetes mellitus. The client's blood pressure this morning was 150/92 mm Hg. When the client asks the nurse what his or her blood pressure should be, what is the nurse's most appropriate response?

"Clients with diabetes should have a lower blood pressure goal. You should strive for 120/80 mm Hg."

Which client statement indicates a good understanding of the nutritional modifications needed to manage hypertension?

"Limiting my salt intake to 2 grams per day will improve my blood pressure.

A client with newly diagnosed hypertension has come to the clinic for a follow-up visit. The client asks the nurse why she has to come in so often. What would be the nurse's best response?

"We do this to make sure your health is stable. We'll then monitor it at routinely scheduled intervals."

High blood pressure is highly prevalent in the United States. Approximately how many people have high blood pressure in the United States

1 in 3 adults

A nurse is teaching a client who is newly diagnosed with hypertension and diabetes mellitus. What will the nurse specify about this client's target blood pressure?

130/80 or lower

The nurse is teaching a client diagnosed with hypertension about the DASH diet. How many servings of meat, fish, and poultry should the client consume per day? You Selected:

2 or fewer

A nurse is discussing with a nursing student how to accurately measure blood pressure. What statement by the student indicates an understanding of the education?

A cuff that is too small will give a false high blood pressure.

A client with newly diagnosed hypertension asks what to do to decrease the risk for related cardiovascular problems. Which risk factor is not modifiable by the client?

Age

The nurse is providing care for a client with a diagnosis of hypertension. The nurse should consequently assess the client for signs and symptoms of which other health problem?

Atherosclerosis

A patient has been prescribed antihypertensives. After assessment and analysis, the nurse has identified a nursing diagnosis of risk for ineffective health maintenance related to nonadherence to therapeutic regimen. When planning this client's care, what desired outcome should the nurse identify?

Client takes medication as prescribed and reports any adverse effects.

A nurse is providing education about hypertension to a community group. What are possible consequences of untreated hypertension? Select all that apply.

Coronary artery disease Myocardial infarction Stroke

The nurse is completing a cardiac assessment on a client. The patient has a blood pressure (BP) reading of 126/78. What would the nurse would identify this blood pressure reading as?

Elevated

The nurse is performing an assessment on a patient to determine the effects of hypertension on the heart and blood vessels. What specific assessment data will assist in determining this complication? (Select all that apply.)

Heart rate Heart rhythm Character of apical and peripheral pulses

Which describes a situation in which blood pressure is severely elevated and there is evidence of actual or probable target organ damage?

Hypertensive emergency

The nurse is caring for a client who has had 25 mg of oral hydrochlorothiazide added to the medication regimen for the treatment of hypertension. Which instruction should the nurse give the client?

Increase the amount of fruits and vegetables you eat."

A client experiences orthostatic hypotension while receiving furosemide to treat hypertension. How will the nurse intervene?

Instruct the client to sit for several minutes before standing.

The nurse is assessing a client new to the clinic. Records brought to the clinic show that the client's hypertension has not improved. What contributing factor should the nurse first explore in an effort to identify the cause of the client's inadequate BP control?

Lack of adherence to prescribed drug therapy

The nurse is caring for an older adult with a diagnosis of hypertension who is being treated with a diuretic and beta-blocker. What should the nurse integrate into the management of this client's hypertension?

Pay close attention to hydration status because of increased sensitivity to extracellular volume depletion.

A patient comes to the walk-in clinic. While assessing the patient's vital signs, the nurse assesses the patient's blood pressure at 128/89 mm Hg. According to JNC7, how would this patient's blood pressure be classified?

Prehypertensive

A client is brought to the emergency department with reports of a bad headache and an increase in blood pressure. The blood pressure reading obtained by the nurse is 260/180 mm Hg. What is the therapeutic goal for reduction of the mean blood pressure?

Reduce the blood pressure by 20% to 25% within the first hour of treatment.

Which finding indicates that hypertension is progressing to target organ damage?

Retinal blood vessel damage

A patient with secondary hypertension has come into the clinic for a routine check-up. The nurse is aware that the difference between primary and secondary hypertension is what?

Secondary hypertension has a specific cause.

A nurse providing education about hypertension to a community group is discussing the high risk for cardiovascular complications. What are risk factors for cardiovascular problems in clients with hypertension? Select all that apply.

Smoking Diabetes mellitus Physical inactivity

The nurse is caring for a client who is prescribed medication for the treatment of hypertension. The nurse recognizes that which medication conserves potassium?

Spironolactone

A client comes to the walk-in clinic complaining of frequent headaches. While assessing the client's vital signs, the nurse notes the BP is 161/101 mm Hg. How would this client's BP be defined?

Stage 2 hypertensive

A client newly diagnosed with hypertension is discussing risk factors with the nurse. The nurse talks about lifestyle changes with the client and advises that the client should avoid tobacco use. What is the primary rationale behind that advice to the client?

Tobacco use increases the client's concurrent risk of heart disease.

A patient has come to the clinic for a follow-up assessment. Before taking the blood pressure, the nurse should determine if the patient has:

Tried to rest quietly for 5 minutes before the reading is taken

An older adult is newly diagnosed with primary hypertension and has just been started on a beta-blocker. What should the nurse include in health education?

Use of strategies to prevent falls stemming from postural hypotension

Nurses should implement measures to relieve emotional stress for clients with hypertension because the reduction of stress

decreases the production of neurotransmitters that constrict peripheral arterioles.

A client with secondary hypertension has come into the clinic for a routine check-up. When comparing this client's diagnosis to primary hypertension, the nurse recognizes that secondary hypertension:

dizziness

A client in hypertensive urgency is admitted to the hospital. The nurse should be aware of what goal of treatment for a client in hypertensive urgency?

has a specific cause.

What risk factors would cause the nurse to become concerned that the client may have atherosclerotic heart disease? Select all that apply.

hypertension diabetes obesity family history of early cardiovascular events

A blood pressure (BP) of 140/90 mm Hg is considered to be

hypertension.

Papilledema is a fairly common symptom of elevated blood pressure. The best way to detect this condition is through:

ophthalmic examination.

What lifestyle factors will the nurse discuss with the client who has a blood pressure of 130/88? Select all that apply.

physical activity dietary sodium weight reduction the DASH diet alcohol moderation

A client who is newly diagnosed with high blood pressure has a 20-pack-year tobacco history. The nurse recommends smoking cessation for this client because nicotine:

raises heart rate, constricts arterioles, and reduces the heart's ability to eject blood.

The nurse is seeing a client for the first time and has just checked the client's blood pressure. The nurse would consider the client prehypertensive if:

systolic BP is between 120 and 139 mm Hg.

A client who has just been diagnosed with hypertension has been instructed to take a daily blood pressure measurement. Diastolic blood pressure reading measures arterial pressure during:

ventricular relaxation.

An older adult client has newly diagnosed stage 2 hypertension. The health care provider has prescribed Chlorothiazide and Benazepril. What will the nurse monitor this client for?

Postural hypotension and resulting injury