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Title: Mrs. James has been taking a diuretic and a beta-blocker for the treatment of hypertension for the ...
Post by: Mymikym on Mar 6, 2019
Mrs. James has been taking a diuretic and a beta-blocker for the treatment of hypertension for the past several months. During her latest clinic visit, she states that she has been measuring her blood pressure regularly at her local drug store and she claims that it is usually in the range of 130/80 mm Hg. As a result, she states that she has cut down on her doses of both drugs. Mrs. James' actions should indicate what nursing diagnosis to the nurse?
A)Risk for poisoning related to unilateral changes to medication regimen
B)Acute confusion related to the necessity for medication adherence
C)Readiness for enhanced decision making related to management of drug therapy
D)Deficient knowledge related to self-management of drug regimen


Title: Mrs. James has been taking a diuretic and a beta-blocker for the treatment of hypertension for the ...
Post by: wrightjb on Mar 6, 2019
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