A client is asking about being diagnosed with stage 2 hypertension. The nurse identifies which of the following as a priority to teach the client?
1. The client will need to take the prescribed medication as directed.
2. The client will need to exercise routinely or be faced with having to take medication.
3. The client can stop taking medication when the blood pressure returns to normal limits.
4. The client should limit activity to promote the blood pressure's return to normal.
The client will need to take the prescribed medication as directed.
Rationale: The priority teaching includes ensuring the client understands that the medication must be taken as directed even when the client is feeling well. Stage 2 hypertensive clients will require not only exercise as part of the therapeutic plan, but also medication. Even though the client's blood pressure will return to normal levels, the client should not stop taking the antihypertensive medications. The client requires exercise as part of the therapeutic plan, not limiting activity.
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