A patient is admitted to the outpatient diagnostic unit for further testing to identify the cause of the uncontrolled secondary hypertension
In preparation, the nurse should anticipate that which of the following diagnostic procedures will provide the most definitive diagnosis?
A)
Routine ultrasound of kidney
B)
Renal arteriography
C)
Echocardiography
D)
Serum creatinine level
Ans:
B
Feedback:
: With the dominant role that the kidney assumes in blood pressure regulation, it is not surprising that the largest single cause of secondary hypertension is renal disease. Renal arteriography remains the definitive test for identifying renal artery disease. Ultrasound, CT, and MRA are other tests that can be used to screen for renovascular hypertension.
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