NURS 3100 Exam 1 Practice

What response should a nurse give to a client's wife who asks why she is receiving a higher dose of hypertension medication compared to her husband?

1. Everyone is unique and responds differently to medications

2. Females have a higher metabolism, so you need more medication

3. Your hormones are different from your husband's, so you need more medication

4. You have a greater percentage of body fat, so more medication is needed

The correct answer is: Everyone is unique and responds differently to medications

The correct response is A. It is important for the nurse to explain to the client's wife that everyone is unique and responds differently to medications. This statement emphasizes the personalized nature of medication dosing and how individual factors, such as age, weight, genetics, and overall health, can influence the appropriate dosage of a medication. This approach helps educate the client's wife about the variability in medication responses among individuals. Options B, C, and D provide explanations that are not accurate or relevant to why the client's wife may need a higher dose of hypertension medication compared to her husband. These options do not address the personalized nature of medication dosing and the importance of individual variability in medication responses.