A patient with primary hypertension is being seen in the physician's office for follow-up care
The nurse assessing response to antihypertensive drug therapy is aware that the goal of hypertensive treatment is to prevent complications and death by achieving and maintaining arterial BP at:
A) 156/96 mm Hg or lower
B) 140/90 mm Hg or lower
C) Average of 2 BP readings of 150/80 mm Hg
D) 120/80 mm Hg or lower
Ans: B
Feedback: The goal of antihypertensive drug therapy is a BP of 140/90 mm Hg or lower. A pressure of 130/80 mm Hg is the goal for patients with diabetes mellitus or chronic kidney disease.
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