A Nurse Is Taking Care of an Older Adult Patient

question 16

Multiple Choice

A nurse is taking care of an older adult patient with hypertension.He was prescribed an antihypertensive medication;however,he has decided to use a cheaper herbal product that he can buy over the counter and which he thinks will lower his blood pressure.The patient tells this information to the nurse in an interview.Which of the following is the best response to this patient?

• A) "That sounds good,but you need to check your blood pressure often."
• B) "There are several kinds of over-the-counter medications to decide from that can work."
• C) "You will not need a prescription for over-the-counter medication,and it is cheaper."
• D) "Herbal products are not regulated for effectiveness in treating hypertension."

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Definitions:

Biopsy

A medical test involving the extraction of sample cells or tissues for examination to determine the presence or extent of a disease.

Autopsy

A post-mortem examination of a body to determine the cause of death or study the effects of diseases.

Histology

The study of the microscopic structure of tissues and organs.

Postmortem Exam

An examination of a body after death to determine the cause of death or the character and extent of changes produced by disease, commonly referred to as an autopsy.