The nurse is caring for a patient with a history of hypertension. Which information is most important for the nurse to obtain?
a. "Do you take a daily multivitamin?"
b. "Do you use over-the-counter deconges-tants or diet pills?"
c. "How often do you use laxatives?"
d. "How often do you use antacids?"
B
Many over-the-counter (OTC) drugs can cause vasoconstriction and elevate blood pressure. Cold remedies, decongestants, and diet pills are particularly noted for having this effect. Patients sometimes do not consider OTC items as medications and do not report their use.
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