Case Study 2: Marcus is a 44-year-old African-American man who has been seen twice in a health care clinic for ‘blood pressure’ problems. At the

Question Answered step-by-step Case Study 2:In your small groups, cover the following questions:Marcus is a 44-year-old African-American man who has been seen twice in a health care clinic for “blood pressure” problems. At the first visit, his blood pressure was 144/90 mm Hg; at the second visit, his blood pressure was 154/96 mm Hg. The provider is preparing to start antihypertensive medications.Marcus tells the nurse, “I don’t feel any different with my blood pressure being higher, do I really need medication now?” How should the nurse respond?Discuss nonpharmacologic treatment of hypertension and patient teaching needs.What initial two drugs will be prescribed for him and what patient teaching should the nurse provide? Two years later Marcus is diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes. His blood pressure is 130/86 mm Hg on his current medications. Marcus is now prescribed captopril. Marcus states that he does not understand why he needs an additional medication considering his blood pressure is below 140 mm Hg systolic. How should the nurse respond?What should the nurse include in teaching Marcus in order to minimize adverse effects of the captopril?The American Heart Association estimates that one out of three adults have hypertension. In the African American population, the number goes up to 40%. If diagnosed, many patients are not effectively treated. Why do you think hypertension is such a difficult disease to treat? Health Science Science Nursing NUR 3420 Share QuestionEmailCopy link Comments (0)