The nurse is doing a holistic assessment on a client prior to starting antihypertensive medication. What should the nurse include in the assessment? Select all that apply.
A. Blood pressure
B. The biologic cause of the hypertension
C. Mood
D. Level of education
E. Belief in a higher power
Ans:
A. Blood pressure
C. Mood
D. Level of education
E. Belief in a higher power
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