The FNP is seeing a 42-year-old patient with a history of hy…
The FNP is seeing a 42-year-old patient with a history of hypertension and obesity. The patient’s blood pressure is not well-controlled. She reports a diet high in fast food. The patient also reports poor sleep with daytime sleepiness and morning headaches. The FNP would prioritize ordering a [answer1]. The FNP also maximizes the patient’s antihypertensive medication. She opts to order a medication that blocks [answer] enzyme, secreted by the pulmonary vessels, as this enzyme acts on angiotensin I, which stimulates angiotensin II, and leads to [answer3]. The FNP also refers that patient to a dietician for dietary teaching that will encourage the patient to choose whole foods high in [answer4]. The FNP also encourages the patient to walk daily in attempt to lower her weight and improve her overall health.
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