Practice Question
The nurse is caring a client with a history of hypertension who states an intention to stop taking antihypertensive medications and try spiritual meditation instead. Which is the best response by the nurse?
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Correct Answer:
It is important that you continue your medication while learning to meditate.
Rationale:
🟢This response promotes client safety by emphasizing continued adherence to prescribed antihypertensive medication while exploring complementary practices.
🟢Abruptly stopping antihypertensive drugs can result in rebound hypertension, increasing the risk for stroke or cardiac events.
🟢The nurse supports integrative care, where complementary therapies like meditation can enhance the effects of conventional medicine rather than replace it.
🟢This approach demonstrates therapeutic communication and respect for the client’s beliefs, encouraging collaboration without judgment.
🟢Nurses must always advocate for safe medication practices and coordinate with the provider when patients express desire for alternative therapies.
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: HESI Exam(s)
- Domain: Hesi Nutrition
- Answer Choices: 4