An older adult client with type 2 diabetes and hypertension asks the nurse, "What should my blood pressure goal be?" How should the nurse respond?
A) "Less than 190/88 mmHg."
B) "Less than 150/90 mmHg."
C) "Less than 140/88 mmHg."
D) "Less than 130/90 mmHg."
B) "Less than 150/90 mmHg."
Explanation: A) Older adults with hypertension should not have hypertension aggressively treated for risk of dizziness and falling. The goal of the older adult with hypertension should be less than 150/90 mmHg.
B) Older adults with hypertension should not have hypertension aggressively treated for risk of dizziness and falling. The goal of the older adult with hypertension should be less than 150/90 mmHg.
C) Older adults with hypertension should not have hypertension aggressively treated for risk of dizziness and falling. The goal of the older adult with hypertension should be less than 150/90 mmHg.
D) Older adults with hypertension should not have hypertension aggressively treated for risk of dizziness and falling. The goal of the older adult with hypertension should be less than 150/90 mmHg.
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