The nurse is reviewing the medication administration record of a patient who takes a variety of medications for the treatment of hypertension. What potential therapeutic benefits of antihypertensives should the nurse identify? Select all that apply
A) Increased venous return
B) Decreased peripheral resistance
C) Decreased blood volume
D) Decreased strength and rate of myocardial contractions
E) Decreased blood viscosity
Ans: B, C, D
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The medications used for treating hypertension decrease peripheral resistance, blood volume, or the strength and rate of myocardial contraction. Antihypertensive medications do not increase venous return or decrease blood viscosity.
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