A Patient Has Just Been Diagnosed with Hypertension and Has

question 3

Multiple Choice

A patient has just been diagnosed with hypertension and has a new prescription for captopril (Capoten) . Which information is important to include when teaching the patient?

• A) Check BP daily 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.

---

Definitions:

Different Types

A phrase referring to various categories, forms, or kinds within a particular group or classification.

Fill-In-The-Blank

A type of question or exercise where participants must supply missing words or information.

Phrase

A small group of words standing together as a conceptual unit, typically forming a component of a clause.

True/False Question

A type of question that offers two possible answers: true or false, used to test comprehension or knowledge.