Problem 1: Define and list the stages of hypertension
Problem 2: You are the nurse caring for a 60 y/o client with a past medical history of essential hypertension and type 2 diabetes. The client is currently taking Metoprolol 25 mg daily and hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 mg daily. Upon assessment, the client's blood pressure is 148/90, HR 106, RR 16, T 97.6. Admission lab work is significant for Na 140, K 4.2, BUN 18, Cr 1.4, hemoglobin Alc 8.4, Urinalysis neg for Nitrite, neg bacteria, + proteinuria. You receive new medication admission orders for Lisinopril 5mg Daily.
List the drug class of each medication and the indication for use in this patient.
Problem 3: Why is the patient started on the new medication Lisinopril? When would the nurse hold this medication administration? What education should the nurse provide to this client?
Problem 4: The client asks what the consequences are if their blood pressure remains above 140 mm Hg systolic. How should the nurse respond?