A Patient Has Just Been Diagnosed with Hypertension and Has

question 17

Multiple Choice

A patient has just been diagnosed with hypertension and has been started on captopril (Capoten) . Which information is important to include when teaching the patient about this medication?

• A) Check blood pressure (BP) in both arms before taking the medication.
• B) Increase fluid intake if dryness of the mouth is a problem.
• C) Include high-potassium foods such as bananas in the diet.
• D) Change position slowly to help prevent dizziness and falls.

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Definitions:

Psychodynamic Theory

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