A Patient Treated with Antihypertensive Medication Is Planning to Start

question 11

Multiple Choice

A patient treated with antihypertensive medication is planning to start using meditation to promote relaxation and reduced anxiety. The nurse cautions the patient that

• A) meditation can be used successfully only if the patient is responsive to suggestion.
• B) the blood pressure should be monitored frequently because the medication might need to be adjusted.
• C) frequent appointments, practice times, and goal setting are necessary for effective use of meditation.
• D) meditation can be a good complementary therapy, but medications will always be needed.

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