The nurse is preparing to administer the first dose of enalapril. Identify the potential adverse effects of this medication. Select all that apply. A. Reflex hypertension. b. Hyperkalemia. c. Persistent cough. d. Angioedema. e. Hypotension. b,c,d,e A client is receiving hydralazine (diuretic) for elevated blood pressure levels. The nurse’s care plan will include monitoring the client for which adverse effect? a. Atelectasis. b. Crystalluria. c. Photosensitivity. d. Orthostatic hypotension d A 65-year-old Caucasian client has been newly diagnosed with hypertension, with an average blood pressure of 164/92 mm Hg. Which of the following drug groups will potentially be ordered initially? a.Beta blockers. b. Calcium channel blockers. c. Thiazide diuretics. d Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors or angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs). e Direct-acting vasodilators. c. Thiazide diuretics. 1The nurse is teaching a group of clients with cardiac conditions who are taking diuretic therapy. The nurse explains that individuals prescribed furosemide (lasix) should a. Avoid consuming large amounts of cabbage, cauliflower, and kale. b. Rise slowly from sitting or lying positions. c. Count their pulse for 1 full minute before taking the medication. d. Restrict fluid intake to no more than 1000 mL in a 24- hour period. b. Rise slowly from sitting or lying positions. While preparing a client for discharge, which of the following statements should the nurse include in the instructions regarding the client’s new prescription of hydrochlorothiazide (Urozide)? a. “There are no limitations on your salt and fluid intake.” b. “Ingest vitamin K-rich foods, such as green leafy – vegetables and broccoli, every day.” c. “Report muscle cramps or weakness to the healthcare provider.” d. “Antihypertensive drugs taken concurrently may produce sleepiness.” c. “Report muscle cramps or weakness to the healthcare provider.” Which term describes an occlusion in a blood vessel caused by a bolus of circulating matter in the bloodstream? Thrombus Embolus Thrombophlebitis Foam cell B. embolus Which term is used to identify elevated systolic pressure accompanied by normal diastolic pressure (less than 90 mmHg)? Primary hypertension Secondary hypertension Stage 2 hypertension Isolated systolic hypertension D. isolated systolic HTN Which condition is a complication of hypertension? Cardiovascular muscle atrophy Hypoglycemia Congestive heart failure Neuropathy C. Congestive heart failure Which statements are true regarding hypertension? (Select all that apply.) A. Approximately two thirds of Americans older than 60 years of age have hypertension. B. More than two thirds of those with hypertension have it controlled. C Hypertension is defined as a diastolic pressure higher than 90 mmHg. D hypertension is a systolic pressure of 140 mmHg or higher. E. Approximately 15% of US adults are in the prehypertension category and are at risk for developin
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