What Is a Priority Nursing Intervention for a Patient Who

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Multiple Choice

What is a priority nursing intervention for a patient who has just begun antihypertensive treatment with enalapril (Vasotec) ?

• A) Monitor the patient for headaches.
• B) Take the patient's blood pressure.
• C) Order a sodium-restricted diet for the patient.
• D) Review the patient's lab results for hypokalemia.

Understand the consequences of drug overdose and the drugs most associated with fatal outcomes.

Recognize the effects of nicotine consumption on physiological functions like blood pressure and anxiety.

Evaluate the efficacy and risks of alternative nicotine delivery systems, such as e-cigarettes, in reducing cancer risk.

Understand the social and psychological effects of alcohol consumption, including its impact on self-awareness and behavior.

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