Which Statements by the Patient Would the Nurse Evaluate as Indicating

question 32

Multiple Choice

Which statements by the patient would the nurse evaluate as indicating a need for additional teaching about hypertension?. Select all that apply.

• A) "Hypertension affects my blood vessels only if I have other underlying health problems."
• B) "Hypertension causes my blood vessels to become inflamed and reduces the blood supply to my organs if left untreated."
• C) "Hypertension damages my blood vessels even if I don't have any symptoms."
• D) "I will be more prone to heart disease and eye problems if I discontinue my blood pressure medications."
• E) "As long as I take my medications, I am cured of hypertension."

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