NCLEX PN Exam Practice Test Practice Question

The nurse is talking with a 74-year-old client with previously well-controlled hypertension. The client currently has a blood pressure of 190/88 mm Hg and has had a cold with nasal congestion for the past 3 days. Which of the following questions would be most important for the nurse to ask?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: OTC cold medications (e.g., decongestants) can elevate blood pressure, explaining the sudden increase, making this the most important question.

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