Which client does the nurse caution to avoid taking over-the-counter decongestants for manifestations of a cold or flu?
a. Young man with a latex allergy
b. Middle-aged woman with hypertension
c. Teenage woman who is taking oral con-traceptives
d. Older man who has had type 1 diabetes mellitus for 20 years
B
Most decongestants work by increasing blood vessel constriction. This action increases peripheral vascular resistance and blood pressure. The client who already has hypertension may develop dangerously high blood pressure when taking a decongestant. The client who has a latex allergy, is taking oral contraceptives, or has type 1 diabetes would not be likely to be affected by the de-congestant in such a life-threatening manner as the client who is hypertensive.
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