A patient's blood pressure continues to be elevated even though the patient was prescribed an ACE inhibitor for several weeks
What are appropriate nursing interventions? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Ask if the patient is taking the prescribed medication.
2. Suggest to the physician that a different medication be prescribed.
3. Schedule another blood pressure check in a week.
4. Realize that the patient's anxiety over the diagnosis is affecting treatment.
5. Ask if the patient is experiencing side effects from the medication.
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Rationale 1: Noncompliance, or failure to follow the identified treatment plan, is a continuing risk for patients with chronic diseases.
Rationale 2: Further assessment is indicated prior to this intervention.
Rationale 3: The nurse should complete further assessment today.
Rationale 4: There is no evidence that the patient is anxious.
Rationale 5: The patient may stop taking the medication or reduce the dose because of adverse effects.
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