The Nurse Is Caring for a 52-Year-Old Client Who Has

question 10

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a 52-year-old client who has no previous history of hypertension or other health problems and has suddenly developed a BP of 188/106 mm Hg. After reconfirming the BP, which of the following information is best for the nurse to tell theclient?

• A)A BP recheck should be scheduled in a few weeks.
• B)The dietary sodium and fat content should be decreased.
• C)There is an immediate danger of a stroke and hospitalization will be required.
• D)More diagnostic testing may be needed to determine the cause of the hypertension.