Asked by Shelby Taylor on Jul 12, 2024
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A patient being admitted in hypertensive crisis reports stopping blood pressure medication 3 weeks ago.Which response by the nurse is best?
A) "You're lucky you didn't have a stroke; you really need to take your medication."
B) "Tell me more about your experience with your high blood pressure medication."
C) "Why did you stop taking your high blood pressure medication?"
D) "It's very important to take your blood pressure medication."
Hypertensive Crisis
A severe and dangerous increase in blood pressure that can lead to stroke, heart attack, or other critical conditions if not treated immediately.
Blood Pressure Medication
Medicines used to treat high or low blood pressure by altering the heart rate, the volume of blood pumped, or the diameter of blood vessels.
- Familiarize with and implement successful communication strategies in the context of nursing interactions with patients.
- Invoke assertiveness and execute active listening practices in health-related settings.
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Jonathan SalamehJul 12, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Option B is the best choice because it asks the patient to elaborate on their experience with hypertension medication, which could help identify issues the patient may have had with the medication that led to them stopping it without consulting their healthcare provider. Options A, C, and D are not as effective because they are directive and may not encourage open communication or address the patient's concerns.
Learning Objectives
- Familiarize with and implement successful communication strategies in the context of nursing interactions with patients.
- Invoke assertiveness and execute active listening practices in health-related settings.
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