A client with hypertension on antihypertensive medications h…

A client with hypertension on antihypertensive medications has a nursing diagnosis of ineffective health maintenance due to nonadherence to the therapeutic regimen. When developing the plan of care, what informatin is imperative for the nurse to collect before developing a desired outcome for this client?     

A nurse is caring for client with hypertension being treated…

A nurse is caring for client with hypertension being treated with hydrochlorothiazide. The client has no other comorbidities. The provider adds diltiazem hydrochloride to the client’s medication regimen. When planning care for the client, what is the goal for the client’s blood pressure?  

A licensed practical nurse (LPN) is caring for a client diag…

A licensed practical nurse (LPN) is caring for a client diagnosed with an acute kidney injury. The LPN reports to the registered nurse (RN), that the urine output is 1560 mL for the past 8 hours.  The LPN asks how a client with renal failure can have such a large urine output. The best response by the nurse is which of the following?