A patient who has been taking methyldopa (Aldomet) for his hypertension presents to the emergency department with a severe headache, blurred vision, and a blood pressure of 200/94 mm Hg. The nurse would suspect:
1. hyperglycemia.
2. ineffective coping with sedation.
3. abrupt cessation of medication.
4. sexual dysfunction.
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Abruptly stopping antihypertensive medications can result in a hypertensive crisis, and the patient will present with rebound hypertension and reports of confusion, nausea, restless-ness, and headache and vision abnormalities.
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How do chiropractors treat disorders?
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Your patient is a 55-year-old male who presents with sudden, severely tender, swollen, erythematous elbow. The patient reports that he experienced similar symptoms in the past
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The nurse is preparing to provide teaching to a client at risk for diabetes. During which time should the nurse recognize is the most effective moment for teaching?
A. When a knowledge deficit has been identified. B. When the client is ready to learn. C. During health promotion. D. During the discussion of disease prevention.