A Female Patient with Essential Hypertension Is Being Treated with Hydralazine

question 2

Multiple Choice

A female patient with essential hypertension is being treated with hydralazine 25 mg twice daily. The nurse assesses the patient and notes a heart rate of 96 beats/min and a blood pressure of 110/72 mm Hg. The nurse will request an order to:

• A) administer a beta blocker.
• B) administer a drug that dilates veins.
• C) reduce the dose of hydralazine.
• D) give the patient a diuretic.

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Definitions:

Intrapersonal Conflict

Internal conflict within an individual, often involving competing desires, beliefs, or needs.

Withdrawal Mechanism

Actions or behaviors individuals undertake to distance themselves from unfavorable work environments or situations, such as absenteeism or quitting.

Conversion

A withdrawal mechanism in which emotional conflicts are expressed in physical symptoms.

Compromise Mechanisms

Strategies or methods used to resolve conflicts or disputes by finding a middle ground that all parties can agree to.