After a lifetime of good health, a 72-year-old man has been found to have severe hypertension. What can his nurse do that most clearly prioritizes the role of monitoring that nurses play in the management of health challenges?
A) Liaising between his family physician and his cardiologist to ensure that appointments do not conflict and communication is maintained.
B) Guiding the client toward the purchase of a home blood pressure cuff and keeping up to date on his regular readings.
C) Teaching the client about lifestyle changes that his condition necessitates and that will ensure his high level of function.
D) Educating the client about the basic pathophysiology that underlies his condition.
B
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Monitoring entails tracking the status of a client's health condition, as could be done by using a BP cuff and staying abreast of results. Answer A indicates a coordination role, while answers C and D reflect coaching and education, respectively.
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