Which is a priority nursing diagnosis for a client taking an antihypertensive medication?
a. Alteration in cardiac output related to effects on the sympathetic nervous system
b. Knowledge deficit related to medication regimen
c. Fatigue related to side effects of medication
d. Alteration in comfort related to nonproductive cough
Ans: a. Alteration in cardiac output related to effects on the sympathetic nervous system
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