A Patient with a History of Hypertension Treated with a Diuretic

question 18

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 first?

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

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