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Title: An outpatient has been self-monitoring blood pressure readings since beginning reserpine (Serpasil) ...
Post by: kadejuah on Jan 24, 2018
An outpatient has been self-monitoring blood pressure readings since beginning reserpine (Serpasil) for hypertension 3 days ago. The patient reports, My blood pressure has not changed since I started taking the medication.
 
  Which of the following should the nurse advise the patient to do?
  a. Take an extra dose now and recheck your blood pressure tomorrow.
  b. Discontinue the medication and come to the office immediately.
  c. This is normal. The effects may not be evident for a full week.
  d. Another medication is needed with the treatment regimen.


Title: An outpatient has been self-monitoring blood pressure readings since beginning reserpine (Serpasil) ...
Post by: Cjasso100 on Jan 24, 2018
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