The nurse is providing care for a patient with a new diagnosis of hypertension. How can the nurse best promote the patient's adherence to the prescribed therapeutic regimen?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Adherence to the therapeutic regimen increases when patients actively participate in self-care, including self-monitoring of BP and diet. Dire warnings may motivate some patients, but for many patients this is not an appropriate or effective strategy. Screening for vision changes and promoting healthy lifestyle are appropriate nursing actions, but do not necessarily promote adherence to a therapeutic regimen.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Atrial systole generates the 'A' wave in the jugular pulse due to atrial contraction.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The Poiseville-Hagen formula describes the relationship between flow, pressure, viscosity, and radius in a tube.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Cardiac output represents the total volume of blood ejected by the heart per minute.