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Showing 21 questions, Sign in for moreThe nurse is explaining the difference between primary and secondary hypertension to a parent. Which statements by the nurse accurately describe the epidemiology of these conditions in pediatric clients? Select all that apply
A nurse is caring for a pediatric client recently diagnosed with hypertension. Which diagnostic
tests should the nurse anticipate being ordered for this client? Select all that apply
A nurse is taking a history on an adolescent client who has a new onset of hypertension. The nurse is aware that a history of substance abuse may contribute to this condition and questions the adolescent. Which abused substances acknowledged by the adolescent could contribute to hypertension? Select all that apply
A nurse is administering medications to a pediatric client with hypertension. Which oral antihypertensive medication ordered for a child should the nurse question?
A nurse is caring for a toddler diagnosed with Wilms tumor. What associated manifestation might the nurse occasionally find in this client?
A nurse is conducting a staff education program on pediatric anti-hypertensive medications. Which drug should not be used to control secondary hypertension in a sexually active adolescent female who uses intermittent birth control?
A 16-year-old being treated for hypertension has a history of asthma. Which drug class should be avoided in treating this client’s hypertension?
A nurse is conducting a staff education program on pediatric hypertension. Blood pressure screenings to detect end-organ damage should be done routinely beginning at what age?
The nurse is assessing an infant with Stage 2 hypertension. Which clinical findings should the nurse identify as consistent with hypertension in this age group? Select all that apply
An adolescent client has been diagnosed with primary hypertension. Which initial treatment approach should the nurse expect the healthcare provider to recommend?
The nurse is caring for an adolescent with a blood pressure of 142/92 mmHg. How should the nurse classify this blood pressure?
The nurse is reviewing a client’s medication list and notes the client is taking spironolactone. Which metabolic and electrolyte abnormalities should the nurse monitor for? Select all that apply
An infant’s mother asks why the nurse is taking blood pressure in both the arm and the leg. Which explanation should the nurse provide?
The nurse is educating an adolescent with hypertension about dietary changes. Which food selection demonstrates that the client understands the DASH diet guidelines?
An adolescent client with severe hypertension is prescribed amlodipine. Which common side effects should the nurse instruct the parents to watch for? Select all that apply
The nurse is caring for a child with newly diagnosed hypertension. Which diagnostic test is the most important first-line study for evaluating potential cardiac target-organ damage?
A nurse is preparing to measure the blood pressure (BP) of a 7-year-old child during a routine wellness visit. Which action by the nurse ensures an accurate blood pressure reading?
A nurse is caring for a 6-year-old client who presents to the emergency department with a severe headache, nausea, blurred vision, and a blood pressure of 142/96 mmHg. Which initial nursing intervention is the highest priority?
The nurse is teaching a group of nursing students about measuring blood pressure in infants and young children. Which statement by a nursing student indicates a correct understanding of the procedure?
A nurse is providing education to an adolescent client diagnosed with primary hypertension who plays high school football. The client asks if they can continue participating in sports. Which response by the nurse is correct?
A nurse is instructing the parents of a 6-year-old child on how to obtain accurate home blood pressure readings. Which statement made by a parent demonstrates an understanding of the instructions?
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