HESI Med Surg Hematological system

HESI Med Surg Hematological system ( 54 Questions)

A female patient with chronic hypertension is admitted to the emergency department with a sudden rise in blood pressure (BP) Which question is the priority for the nurse to ask the patient?


Correct Answer: C

Choice A rationale:

While pregnancy can contribute to increased blood pressure, it is not the priority question in this scenario. The sudden rise in blood pressure could indicate a hypertensive crisis, which needs immediate attention.

Choice B rationale:

Urination is not directly related to sudden rises in blood pressure. While urinary issues could be a sign of certain conditions, they are not the priority when dealing with a hypertensive emergency.

Choice C rationale:

A sudden rise in blood pressure can lead to symptoms such as headache and confusion, which could indicate a hypertensive crisis. This question is crucial to assess neurological symptoms, which can be indicative of target organ damage due to hypertension.

Choice D rationale:

Antiseizure medications are not directly related to sudden increases in blood pressure. Neurological symptoms (like those in choice C) are more indicative of a hypertensive crisis and require immediate attention.




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