Which statements by the patient would the nurse evaluate as indicating a need for additional teaching about hypertension? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply

Question

1. "Hypertension affects my blood vessels only if I have other underlying health problems."
2. "Hypertension causes my blood vessels to become inflamed and reduces the blood supply to my organs if left untreated."
3. "Hypertension damages my blood vessels even if I don't have any symptoms."
4. "I will be more prone to heart disease and eye problems if I discontinue my blood pressure medications."
5. "As long as I take my medications, I am cured of hypertension.".

Answer 1

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Rationale 1: Hypertension affects blood vessels whether or not the patient has comorbid conditions.
Rationale 2: Hypertension does cause inflammation and reduced blood supply to organs if left untreated.
Rationale 3: Underlying organ damage may develop even in the absence of symptoms of high blood pressure.
Rationale 4: Other health problems, such as heart disease and eye problems, can result from untreated hypertension.
Rationale 5: Medications cannot cure hypertension.