Complications and Target Organ Damage

A nurse is providing education to a client about hypertension. Which statement made by the nurse is accurate?

A nurse is discussing modifiable risk factors for hypertension with a client. Which factor should the nurse include in the discussion?

A nurse is explaining the pathophysiology of hypertension to a client. Which process is primarily responsible for elevated blood pressure in hypertension?

A nurse is assessing a client suspected of having hypertension. Which clinical manifestation may be present in the early stages of hypertension?

A nurse is reviewing diagnostic tests for hypertension with a client. Which test directly measures blood pressure levels for 24 hours?

A nurse is discussing complications of hypertension with a client. Which target organ damage is related to hypertensive retinopathy?

A nurse is providing education on hypertension management to a client. Which statement by the nurse accurately reflects a lifestyle modification for managing hypertension?

A nurse is discussing non-modifiable risk factors for hypertension with a client. Which factor should the nurse include in the discussion?

A nurse is discussing modifiable risk factors for hypertension with a client. Which factor should the nurse include in the discussion?

A nurse is providing education on hypertension risk factors to a group of clients. Which client statement indicates a need for further clarification?

A client asks the nurse about the relationship between hypertension and salt intake. What should the nurse explain?

A nurse is conducting a hypertension risk assessment for a client. Which question is most relevant in identifying a modifiable risk factor?

A client with hypertension asks the nurse if stress could be contributing to their condition. How should the nurse respond?

A client asks the nurse about common symptoms associated with hypertension. How should the nurse respond?

A nurse is assessing a client with hypertension. Which symptom should the nurse be particularly vigilant about, as it could indicate a hypertensive emergency?

A nurse is assessing a client with long-standing uncontrolled hypertension. Which clinical manifestation should the nurse anticipate as a result of target organ damage?

A nurse is educating a client about complications of uncontrolled hypertension. Which complication should the nurse emphasize as a common result of hypertension-induced arterial damage?

A nurse is conducting a health screening for hypertension in a community setting. Which question should the nurse ask to assess for potential hypertension-related symptoms?

A client with hypertension reports occasional episodes of nosebleeds. What information should the nurse provide to the client regarding this symptom?

A nurse is assessing a client with hypertension. Which clinical manifestation should the nurse recognize as a possible consequence of hypertensive encephalopathy?

A client asks the nurse about the primary purpose of measuring blood pressure in hypertension diagnosis. How should the nurse respond?

A nurse is preparing a client for Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring (ABPM). Which instruction should the nurse provide to the client regarding this test?

A nurse is explaining the purpose of blood tests for hypertension diagnosis to a client. Which parameter should the nurse indicate as essential in assessing kidney function?

A client asks the nurse about the difference between an electrocardiogram (ECG) and Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring (ABPM). How should the nurse respond?

A nurse is explaining the importance of an electrocardiogram (ECG) in the diagnosis of hypertension. Which statement should the nurse include in the discussion?

A client is scheduled for a renal function panel to evaluate hypertension-related kidney damage. Which lab values should the nurse expect to be included in this panel?

A nurse is educating a client about the significance of self-monitoring blood pressure at home. Which benefit should the nurse emphasize?

A client with hypertension asks the nurse about ways to reduce stress to improve blood pressure. Which relaxation technique should the nurse recommend?

A nurse is conducting a health education session for a group of clients with hypertension. Which dietary modification should the nurse recommend to reduce sodium intake?

A nurse is caring for a client with hypertension who is prescribed a thiazide diuretic. Which instruction should the nurse include when educating the client about this medication?

A nurse is caring for a client with hypertension and instructs them on self-monitoring blood pressure at home. What should the nurse include in the teaching?

A client with hypertension asks the nurse about the role of salt substitutes in managing blood pressure. What should the nurse advise the client?

A client with hypertension asks the nurse about the potential complications of uncontrolled high blood pressure. How should the nurse respond?

A client asks the nurse about the role of genetics in developing hypertension. What should the nurse respond?