SS is a 65 y/o African American woman who comes to the clinic you are working at for a blood pressure check.
She was diagnosed with HTN 3 months ago and started on Hydrochlorothiazide. She tells you she stopped
taking it a few weeks ago because she felt dizzy and she would have to get up during the night to urinate. Her
blood pressure today is 156/94.
What is Hydrochlorothiazide: identify its class, how does it work, and what are common side effects .
What labs will you expect the md to order?
What could be causing your patient to be getting up to urinate during the night
List 3 nonpharmacologic lifestyle changes might help control her blood pressure.
Identify 2 patient education needs you will discuss with the pt
Identify 1 nursing diagnosis for this patient (try to use all 3 parts)
Identify 1 SMART goal for this patient
Identify 3 interventions to help patient meet the goal.