The nurse is preparing a client for discharge who will receive a prescription for a hydroxymethylglutaryl–coenzyme A (HMG–CoA) inhibitor. What statement by the client demonstrates a clear understanding of the teaching provided by the nurse?

The nurse is teaching a client how to take a newly prescribed bile acid sequestrant. The nurse states, “You can mix this with soda or seltzer is you’d prefer.” What bile acid sequestrant is the nurse describing?

The clinic nurse assesses a client taking benazepril to control hypertension. What change in the client’s health status may require a change in drug therapy?

The nurse teaches a client at risk for coronary artery disease (CAD) that some risk factors can be controlled or modified. What modifiable factors would the nurse include?

A client’s hypertension has not responded significantly to first-line therapies, so the primary health care provider has prescribed aliskiren and spironolactone. In addition to blood pressure monitoring, what assessment should the nurse prioritize?

A client has been prescribed losartan for hypertension. What client teaching points should the nurse include about this drug?

Barry has an issue with throwing things in the garbage. Barry has collected newspapers at his house and has not recycled or thrown away any copies for the past two years. Barry’s house is becoming extremely cluttered and there tends to be a lack of space in any room for anything. What would Barry’s diagnosis consist of?

Barry has an issue with throwing things in the garbage. Barry has collected newspapers at his house and has not recycled or thrown away any copies for the past two years. Barry’s house is becoming extremely cluttered and there tends to be a lack of space in any room for anything. What would Barry’s diagnosis consist of?

Pete was diagnosed about six months ago with PTSD from his time served in Iraq. Pete did not realize the issues and symptoms he was having such as flashbacks, nightmares, sweating profusely and lack of concentration were an issue as he drank a great deal of alcohol to block out the trauma. Pete was assessed further and suggested treatment was needed. What may NOT have been a potential treatment for Pete?

Pete was diagnosed about six months ago with PTSD from his time served in Iraq. Pete did not realize the issues and symptoms he was having such as flashbacks, nightmares, sweating profusely and lack of concentration were an issue as he drank a great deal of alcohol to block out the trauma. Pete was assessed further and suggested treatment was needed. What may NOT have been a potential treatment for Pete?