Which of the following assessment questions would be appropriate for the nurse to use when assessing a client for hypertension? (Select all that apply.)
1. Do you consume alcohol products? How much? How long?
2. Do you use nicotine products? How much? How long?
3. Do you experience nosebleeds?
4. Do you get hungry at night?
5. Do you experience cold sweats?
6. Do you experience headaches?
1, 2, 3, 6
The nurse will often ask the client questions about risks of hypertension. Asking about alcohol and nicotine product use will tell you about increased risk factors. Nosebleeds and headaches are often associated with hypertension. Although cold sweats and hunger are symptoms a patient may report, they are not indicative of hypertension.
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