A Patient with a History of Hypertension Treated with a Diuretic

question 24

Multiple Choice

A patient with a history of hypertension treated with a diuretic and an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor arrives in the emergency department complaining of a severe headache and nausea and has a blood pressure (BP) of 238/118 mm Hg. Which question should the nurse ask to follow up on these findings?

• A)"Have you recently taken any antihistamines?"
• B)"Have you consistently taken your medications?"
• C)"Did you take any acetaminophen (Tylenol) today?"
• D)"Have there been recent stressful events in your life?"

Calculate the present value of a future sum of money given an annual interest rate and timeframe.

Analyze investment options to choose the one with the greatest financial benefit.

Apply the concept of present value to quantify the worth of future payments or receipts in today's dollars.

Understand the relationship between interest rates, time periods, and the future value of investments.

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