Patient Follow-up and Collaboration

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Which of the following is NOT a manifestation of target organ damage caused by hypertension?

Nocturia

What role do nurses play in hypertension management?

Providing blood pressure assessment, education, and counseling

What should nurses pay specific attention to during the physical examination of a patient with hypertension?

Rate, rhythm, and character of the apical and peripheral pulses

What can influence a patient's ability to adhere to an antihypertensive medication regimen?

<p>Patient's financial resources to buy the medication</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement is true about nurse-led hypertension management?

<p>Nurse-led management has higher rates of blood pressure control</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following factors might be associated with adherence to antihypertensive medication prescriptions?

<p>Impaired ability to manage regime as evidenced by difficulty adhering to prescribed regimen</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following nursing diagnoses may be based on the assessment data?

<p>Lack of knowledge regarding the relation between the treatment regimen and control of the disease process</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the potential complications of hypertension?

<p>Retinal hemorrhage</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the major goals for the patient with hypertension?

<p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the nurse's role in the care of patients with hypertension?

<p>Support and educate the patient about the treatment regimen</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a potential adverse effect of long standing or poorly controlled hypertension?

<p>Blurred vision</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should patients and caregivers be given updated information on at each visit?

<p>Side effects of blood pressure medication</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can low blood pressure readings be due to?

<p>Impaired cardiovascular reflexes</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is particularly important to assess in a patient with hypertension?

<p>Retinal blood vessels</p> Signup and view all the answers

What might prompt a change in medications for blood pressure control?

<p>Significant findings in body systems</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a factor in reducing blood pressure?

<p>Smoking cessation</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should patients be advised to do when traveling by airplane with medication?

<p>Pack medication in carry-on luggage</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is rebound hypertension?

<p>A phenomenon characterized by high blood pressure in patients who suddenly stop taking prescribed antihypertensive medications</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an important consideration for older adults in adhering to a therapeutic program?

<p>Simplifying the medication regimen</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why should the older adult's family or caregivers be included in the educational program?

<p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

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