The advanced practice nurse is updating the plan of care of nursing home patients with hypertension.
1. Describe the therapeutic actions of drugs affecting blood pressure (Four paragraphs: One paragraph for “a”; One paragraph for “b”; One paragraph for “c”; One paragraph for “d and e”)
a. Diuretics
b. ACE inhibitors
c. ARBs
d. CCB
e. Sympathetic nervous system drugs).
2. Explain two key teaching points that should be addressed for patients receiving antihypertensive drugs (Two paragraphs: One paragraph for each key teaching)