The nurse explains to the patient that blood pressure measures

The nurse is planning care for patients with hypertension. What side effect should be included with teaching about the beta blocker propranolol (Inderal)?

The nurse is reinforcing teaching provided to a patient with Raynaud disease. Which measure should the nurse include to prevent an attack?

The nurse is caring for a patient recently admitted with a stroke. The patient is experiencing nausea and begins to vomit. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?

A patient arrives in the emergency department at 0200 exhibiting signs and symptoms of a stroke. The patient went to bed at 2300 and was "feeling fine" but woke up at 0100 to go to the restroom and fell on the way there. The CT scan shows a hemorrhagic stroke. For what reason would tPA therapy be withheld?

A patient tells the nurse he has started experiencing erectile dysfunction since beginning treatment for hypertension. Which statement by the nurse is most appropriate?

The nurse provides teaching for a newly diagnosed patient with primary hypertension. Which of the following patient statements about the cause of primary hypertension would indicate the need for further teaching? Select all that apply

A patient with gout has been instructed on the prescribed medication allopurinol (Zyloprim). Which patient statement indicates understanding of the action of this medication?

A resident returns to the long-term care center after a right total hip replacement. The nurse should reinforce teaching for maintaining which of the following postoperative leg positions?

Which risk factors would be considered modifiable in the prevention of stroke? Select all that apply.

The nurse is caring for a patient suffering from left-sided hemianopsia after having a stroke. Which nursing diagnosis is priority for this patient?