Question

The nurse is preparing to administer an antihypertensive drug to a patient. The nurse knows which of the following are correct? Select all that apply:

1. Teach patients to self-monitor their BP.
2. Instruct patients to maintain a high-sodium diet.
3. Advise patients to engage in regular physical activity.
4. Encourage patients to limit their alcohol intake.
5. Monitor patients for signs of hypotension and bradycardia.
Please choose the correct statements that the nurse should follow when administering antihypertensive medications.

Answer 1

The nurse should follow the correct statements when administering antihypertensive medications: teach patients to self-monitor their BP, advise patients to engage in regular physical activity, encourage patients to limit their alcohol intake, and monitor patients for signs of hypotension and bradycardia.

Step-by-step explanation:

The nurse should follow the following correct statements when administering antihypertensive medications:

1. Teach patients to self-monitor their BP: Self-monitoring of blood pressure allows patients to track their blood pressure readings at home and detect any changes or abnormalities.
2. Advise patients to engage in regular physical activity: Regular exercise can help lower blood pressure and improve overall cardiovascular health.
3. Encourage patients to limit their alcohol intake: Excessive alcohol consumption can raise blood pressure, so it is important for patients to limit their alcohol intake.
4. Monitor patients for signs of hypotension and bradycardia: Antihypertensive medications can lower blood pressure and heart rate, so it is important to monitor patients for signs of low blood pressure (hypotension) and slow heart rate (bradycardia).