The nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a 76-year-old patient with hypertension. Which guideline should be used when following physician orders to treat elevated blood pressure?
a. Increase heart rate slowly.
b. Increase heart rate rapidly.
c. Reduce blood pressure slowly.
d. Reduce blood pressure quickly.
ANS: C
Since older adults may be more sensitive to medications, they should be monitored carefully for adverse effects. The blood pressure should be reduced slowly to prevent complications such as stroke. A. B. Medication to treat high blood pressure does not affect the heart rate. D. Reducing blood pressure quickly could cause adverse effects.
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