The nurse is caring for a 65-year-old patient diagnosed with hypertension. Which of the following blood pressure readings demonstrates hypertension?
A) 140/90 mm Hg
B) 132/88 mm Hg
C) 129/75 mm Hg
D) 120/68 mm Hg
Ans: A
Feedback: Hypertension is the diagnosis given when the diastolic pressure is greater than or equal to 90 mm Hg regardless of the systolic pressure. This makes the other options incorrect.
You might also like to view...
The nurse is caring for a client with COPD. As they talk, the client asks what the difference is between ventilation and respiration. The nurse responds:
1. "Respiration is the intake of air into the lungs." 2. "Respiration refers to the exchange of carbon dioxide and oxygen at the cellular level." 3. "Ventilation refers to the movement of air in and out of the lungs." 4. "Ventilation refers to very shallow respirations."
The nurse is caring for a patient with acute pancreatitis experiencing pain. Which of the following would be indicated for this patient?
1. administer morphine as prescribed 2. administer Demerol as prescribed 3. administer NSAIDs as prescribed 4. administer acetaminophen as prescribed
When concluding SBAR communication about a patient issue, the nurse will use which statement?
1. "The patient's immediate history is…" 2. "The patient's physical findings are…" 3. "I am requesting that you…" 4. "I have assessed the patient personally."
Anthrax is a potential agent of bioterrorism that
1. can be spread easily, causing panic and disruption. 2. can cause high morbidity, but low mortality. 3. is not spread easily, but can cause high mortality. 4. can be spread easily, causing moderate mortality.