The nurse is preparing an educational in-service about valsartan.Which of the following information should the nurse include?A. “Valsartan blocks the conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II.”B. "Valsartan antagonizes angiotensin II receptors."C. "Valsartan stimulates alpha-2 adrenoceptors in the brainstem."D. "Valsartan blocks response to beta1- and beta2-adrenergic stimulation."

The nurse is caring for a client who is receiving newly prescribed prednisone. Which of the following medications should the client avoid while receiving this medication?A. valsartanB. naproxenC. omeprazoleD. acetaminophen

Which of the following statements is/are true regarding the long-term control of blood pressure?Question 8Select one or more:a.Aldosterone decreases water, sodium and chloride reabsorption at the kidney, increasing blood volume and blood pressure.b.Angiotensin II increases vasoconstriction of arterioles, increasing peripheral resistance and blood pressure.c.In response to falling blood pressure, levels of angiotensin II increase in the blood.d.Angiotensin II increases secretion of aldosterone from the adrenal cortex.e.The kidneys play an important role in the long-term control of blood pressure.

A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing a hypertensive crisis. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?A. Initiate an IV dopamine infusion.B. Begin an IV bolus of lactated Ringer's.C. Perform neurological assessments.D. Place the client supine.

which of the following decreases blood pressure. a drug that:a) causes vasoconstrictionb) increases degradation of bradykininc) promotes aldosterone productiond) inhibits conversion of angiotensin I to II2 / 2

A nurse is providing teaching for the family of a client who has Alzheimer's disease. Which of the following statements should the nurse include?A. "Provide the client with structured activities to fill their time."B. "Keep the client's room dark at night to promote sleep."C. "Display a monthly calendar in the client's room."D. "Provide plenty of stimulation in the client's room."