The nurse is screening a client at a health fair for hypertension. Which assessment data, provided by the client, would prompt the nurse to stress physician involvement? Select all that apply
A) Fatigue
B) Constipation
C) Headache
D) Insomnia
E) Dysuria
F) Blurred vision
A, C, D, F
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When assessing the client for symptoms of hypertension, the nurse should recognize that the client may note fatigue, headache, insomnia, and blurred vision. Other symptoms include dizziness, nervousness, nosebleeds, angina, and dyspnea. Constipation and dysuria are not signs of hypertension.
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