The nurse is participating in the clinical trial of a new medication for the treatment of hypertension. To assess the effectiveness of the medication, which interventions would the nurse perform to help determine whether the average dose is effective for the patient? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Standard Text: Select all that apply

Question

1. Monitoring blood pressure
2. Monitoring heart rate
3. Interpreting laboratory values
4. Monitoring diet
5. Monitoring sleep habits

Answer 1

1,2,3
Rationale 1: By monitoring the patient's vital signs, the nurse helps to determine whether the average dose is effective for the patient.
Rationale 2: By monitoring the patient's vital signs, the nurse helps to determine whether the average dose is effective for the patient.
Rationale 3: By interpreting any associated laboratory data, the nurse helps to determine whether the average dose is effective for the patient.
Rationale 4: Monitoring the patient's diet will not help determine if the average dose of a medication is effective for the patient.
Rationale 5: Monitoring the patient's sleep habits will not help determine if the average dose of a medication is effective for the patient.
Global Rationale: By monitoring the patient's vital signs and associated laboratory data, the nurse helps to determine whether the average dose is effective for the patient. Monitoring the patient's diet and sleeping habits will not help determine if the average dose of a medication is effective for the patient.