Nursing Skills on Hypertension
Overview:
Nursing Skills on Hypertension. Hypertension was diagnose-d in G., who is 30 years of age. Both her mother and sister have hypertension, and both were also in their 30s when it was diagnose-d. G.’s most current blood pressure reading is 165/96, and for this reason the nurse practitioner has recommende-d therapy with captopril (Capoten), light exercise in the form of walking, and relaxation therapy.
After 1 month of therapy, G.’s blood pressure is 145/86. Stress reduction has been the biggest obstacle in her treatment, because she is an attorney with a prominent law firm and has found that her blood pressure is consistently elevate-d (160/100 mm Hg) whenever she measures it at work. At this follow-up visit, she is also given a prescription for a diuretic to help with her blood pressure control. She plans to consult a therapist to work on stress-reduction techniques and to begin exercising regularly.
Analysis:
What type of diuretic was probably prescribed for G. at this time? Explain your answer. Hypertension was diagnose-d in G., who is 30 years of age. Both her mother and sister have hypertension, and both were also in their 30s when it was diagnose-d. G.’s most current blood pressure reading is 165/96, and for this reason the nurse practitioner has recommende-d therapy with captopril (Capoten), light exercise in the form of walking, and relaxation therapy. After 1 month of therapy, G.’s blood pressure is 145/86.
Stress reduction has been the biggest obstacle in her treatment, because she is an attorney with a prominent law firm and has found that her blood pressure is consistently elevate-d (160/100 mm Hg) whenever she measures it at work. At this follow-up visit, she is also given a prescription for a diuretic to help with her blood pressure control. She plans to consult a therapist to work on stress-reduction techniques and to begin exercising regularly. What possible adverse effects does G. need to be aware of while taking captopril? Hypertension was diagnose-d in G., who is 30 years of age
Summary:
G. tells you that she uses an over-the-counter pain reliever for occasional headaches. What potential interaction is of concern? Hypertension was diagnose-d in G., who is 30 years of age. Both her mother and sister have hypertension, and both were also in their 30s when it was diagnose-d. G.’s most current blood pressure reading is 165/96, and for this reason the nurse practitioner has recommende-d therapy with captopril (Capoten), light exercise in the form of walking, and relaxation therapy.
After 1 month of therapy, G.’s blood pressure is 145/86. Stress reduction has been the biggest obstacle in her treatment, because she is an attorney with a prominent law firm and has foun-d that her blood pressure is consistently elevate-d (160/100 mm Hg) whenever she measures it at work. At this follow-up visit, she is also given a prescription for a diuretic to help with her blood pressure control. She plans to consult a therapist to work on stress-reduction techniques and to begin exercising regularly.
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