When teaching a patient about antihypertensive drug therapy, which statements by the nurse are correct? (Select all that apply.)
a. "You need to have your blood pressure checked once a week and keep track of the readings."
b. "If you notice that the symptoms have gone away, you should be able to stop taking the drug."
c. "An exercise program may be helpful in treating hypertension, but let's check with your doctor first."
d. "If you experience severe side effects, stop the medicine and let us know at your next office visit."
e. "Most over-the-counter decongestants are compatible with antihypertensive drugs."
f. "Please continue taking the medication, even if you are feeling better."
ANS: A, C, F
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1. "It depends on the number of organisms present to cause a disease." 2. "It depends on how aggressive the organisms are to cause a disease." 3. "It depends upon how the organisms get inside the body to cause a disease." 4. "It depends upon where the person is at the time the disease is present." 5. "It depends upon where the person works."
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a. Reduce the IV flow rate. b. Call the physician to report the problem. c. Remove the dressing from the IV site, and observe the insertion site. d. Slowly increase the speed of the IV drip, and watch the site carefully for increased leaking of IV solution.