Discussion Post: Hypertension and Teaching Points of Antihypertensive Drugs
The advanced practice nurse is updating the plan of care of nursing home patients with hypertension.
• Briefly describe the therapeutic actions of drugs affecting blood pressure (diuretics, ACE inhibitors, ARBs, CCB, sympathetic nervous system drugs).
• What important teaching points should be addressed for patients receiving antihypertensive drugs?
The response should include a reference list. One-inch margins, Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, double-space and APA style of writing and citations.