past 2 years. His healthcare provider has tried different antihypertensives to control his disease. Mr. Matthews has been admitted to the hospital four times in the last 6 months. This is his fourth admission with acute heart failure. The physician explained to Mr. Matthews that hypertension that is not controlled can cause an excessive workload to the heart, thus decreasing the heart’s ability to pump efficiently. 

Question Fritz Matthews, age 72, has had uncontrolled hypertension for thepast 2 years. His healthcare provider has tried different antihypertensives to control his disease. Mr. Matthews has been admitted to the hospital four times in the last 6 months. This is his fourth admission with acute heart failure. The physician explained to Mr. Matthews that hypertension that is not controlled can cause an excessive workload to the heart, thus decreasing the heart’s ability to pump efficiently.  Health Science Science Nursing NURSING NUR 202 Share QuestionEmailCopy link Comments (0)