Which statement indicates understanding of hypertensive therapy by the client?
1. "If I think my blood pressure is increased, I should take a double dose of my medications."
2. "I should take all medications as prescribed to control my high blood pressure."
3. "When I feel good, I don't need to take my medications."
4. "I should take hypertension medications only when I do not feel well."
Correct Answer: 2
Rationale 1: "If I think my blood pressure is increased, I should take a double dose of my medications" is incorrect because the client should not take a double dose of medication unless instructed to do so by the health care provider.
Rationale 2: The client should take all medication as prescribed by the physician.
Rationale 3: "When I feel good, I don't need to take my medications" is incorrect because the client should take medications for hypertension daily.
Rationale 4: "I should take hypertension medications only when I do not feel well" is incorrect because the client should take medications for hypertension daily as directed by the physician.
Global Rationale: The client should take all medication as prescribed by the physician. "If I think my blood pressure is increased, I should take a double dose of my medications" is incorrect because the client should not take a double dose of medication unless instructed to do so by the health care provider. "When I feel good, I don't need to take my medications" is incorrect because the client should take medications for hypertension daily. "I should take hypertension medications only when I do not feel well" is incorrect because the client should take medications for hypertension daily as directed by the physician.
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