The nurse is discussing the long-term consequences of uncontrolled hypertension with a group of clients. Place in order the pathological changes that occur as a result of uncontrolled hypertension
Standard Text: Click on the down arrow for each response in the right column and select the correct choice from the list.
Response 1. Damage to the blood vessels occurs, particularly the small arteries and arterioles.
Response 2. Damage to the blood vessels continues with thickening of the arterial walls.
Response 3. The blood vessels become inflamed.
Response 4. The lumen of the arteries narrows.
Response 5. Blood flow to the vital organs decreases.
Correct Answer: 1,2,3,4,5
Rationale 1: The damage from untreated hypertension begins in the blood vessels, particularly the small arteries and arterioles.
Rationale 2: The second consequence of uncontrolled hypertension is a thickening of the arterial walls.
Rationale 3: The third consequence of uncontrolled hypertension is the blood vessels becoming inflamed.
Rationale 4: The fourth consequence of uncontrolled hypertension is the narrowing of the lumen of the arteries.
Rationale 5: The fifth consequence of uncontrolled hypertension is decreased blood flow to the vital organs. This can lead to strokes, heart failure, and myocardial infarction.
Global Rationale: The damage from untreated hypertension begins in the blood vessels, particularly the small arteries and arterioles. The second consequence of uncontrolled hypertension is a thickening of the arterial walls. The third consequence of uncontrolled hypertension is the blood vessels becoming inflamed. The fourth consequence of uncontrolled hypertension is the narrowing of the lumen of the arteries. The fifth consequence of uncontrolled hypertension is decreased blood flow to the vital organs. This can lead to strokes, heart failure, and myocardial infarction.
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