The nurse is instructing a client who is going home on diuretic therapy for the treatment of fluid retention caused by hypertension
The nurse instructs the client to stop the medication and notify a health care provider if the blood pressure falls below 90/____ mmHg.
Standard Text: Round answer to the nearest whole number.
Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.
Correct Answer: 60
Rationale: The nurse instructs the client to stop taking the medication if blood pressure is 90/60 mmHg or below, or is below the parameters set by the health care provider, and promptly notify the provider.
Global Rationale: The nurse instructs the client to stop taking the medication if blood pressure is 90/60 mmHg or below, or is below the parameters set by the health care provider, and promptly notify the provider.
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