A Client Does Not Want to Take Hypertension Medication, and Asks

question 4

Multiple Choice

A client does not want to take hypertension medication, and asks why it is needed, as the client feels fine.The nurse should reply:

• A)"If the hypertension is severe, symptoms could arise."
• B)"You're right, there is no need for these medications."
• C)"The medications can prevent complications from hypertension."
• D)"The medications can prevent worsening of the hypertension."

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