A nurse is taking a client’s blood pressure and measures 128/82 mmHg. What is the client’s pulse pressure?
A client is undergoing cardiac stress testing at a rehabilitation center. During the test, the nurse notes that the client becomes short of breath with a blood pressure drop from 130/80 mmHg to 98/58 mmHg. Which action of the nurse is most appropriate?
The nurse is caring for a client with a hypertensive crisis. This situation becomes a medical emergency when the client shows which sign or symptom? Select all that apply.
The nurse is caring for a client who has tachycardia and is hypertensive. The provider has prescibed metoprolol. The nurse knows that this drug works in which of the following ways?
During an intake assessment for a new client in the primary care clinic, the nurse notes that the client’s blood pressure is 162/98 mmHg. Which actions should the nurse take in response to this blood pressure? Select all that apply.
At a clinic visit, a nurse is checking a client’s vital signs. The client’s blood pressure is 141/92 mmHg. Which of the following statements from the nurse is correct?
A nurse is caring for a 30-year-old client who states, “I am overwhelmed by stress in my life and I don’t know how to change.” Which suggestions could the nurse make to this client that would help with stress management? Select all that apply.
A client with hypertension asks the nurse about what non-prescription medications to take for seasonal allergies. Which response from the nurse is correct?
A client presents to the emergency department with complaints of a headache and blurred vision. Upon obtaining vital signs and reviewing medications, the nurse notes the client takes a daily blood pressure medication but is currently hypertensive. Which medication should the nurse confirm the client took today?
A nurse is caring for a client who is taking enalapril (Vasotec) 10 mg per day for high blood pressure. She notes that the physician has changed the dose to 40 mg per day. Which response of the nurse is most appropriate?
