The nurse teaches a patient about antihypertensive medication. Which statements by the patient indicate understanding of the teaching? (Select all that apply.)
a. "I should be careful when I stand up from a chair."
b. "I should not add extra salt to my foods."
c. "If I have side effects, I should stop taking the drug immediately."
d. "If my blood pressure returns to normal, I can stop taking this drug."
e. "I may need to take a combination of drugs, including diuretics."
f. "I will not need to make lifestyle changes since I am taking a medication."
ANS: A, B, E
The patient receiving an antihypertensive medication should be warned to rise slowly to avoid orthostatic hypotension. Patients should be counseled to continue to make lifestyle changes, including decreasing sodium. Often, more than one medication is required. Patients should not stop taking the drug abruptly to avoid rebound hypertension and will not stop the drug when blood pressure returns to normal.
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