The nurse is developing a plan of care for a client who reports blurred vision and who is newly diagnosed with cardiovascular disease. Which outcome should the nurse include in the plan of care for this client?
Explanation & Rationale
A. While controlling blood pressure is important in managing cardiovascular disease, the specific outcome should reflect the target blood pressure goal of less than 140/80 mm Hg to reduce the risk of complications.B. Encouraging physical activity is beneficial for cardiovascular health, but the outcome should focus on blood pressure management, which is more directly related to the client's reported symptoms of blurred vision.C. Educating the client's family about signs and symptoms of cardiovascular disease is important for support, but it does not directly address the client's blurred vision or cardiovascular risk factors.D. Achieving a daily blood pressure reading of less than 140/80 mm Hg is an appropriate outcome to ensure adequate control of blood pressure and reduce the risk of cardiovascular complications, including those that may contribute to blurred vision.