A patient with a history of hypertension treated with a diuretic and an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE)inhibitor arrives in the emergency department complaining of a severe headache and nausea and has a blood pressure (BP)of 238/118 mm Hg.Which question should the nurse ask first?

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Sudden withdrawal of antihypertensive medications can cause rebound hypertension and hypertensive crisis.Although many over-the-counter medications can cause hypertension,antihistamines and acetaminophen do not increase BP.Stressful events will increase BP but not usually to the level seen in this patient.

A Patient with a History of Hypertension Treated with a Diuretic