Practice Quiz

NCLEX-PN

Category - Reduction of Risk

Start a Study Session Sign up for Question of the Day
A nurse is assessing a female client with a blood pressure of 160/120. Which of the following recommendations by the nurse is the most appropriate?
  1. The client’s blood pressure should be rechecked in 2 years
  2. The nurse should refer the client immediately for further evaluation
  3. Evaluate the client within a month
  4. Evaluate the client within a week
Explanation
Answer: B - A diastolic pressure of 120 is dangerously high and a systolic pressure of 160 is high. The cltient requires immediate evaluation.
Was this helpful? Upvote!
Login to contribute your own answer or details
Start a Study Session Sign up for Question of the Day

Top questions

Related questions

Most popular on PracticeQuiz