A Patient Treated with Antihypertensive Medication Is Planning to Start

Multiple Choice

A patient treated with antihypertensive medication is planning to start using meditation to promote relaxation and reduced anxiety. The nurse cautions the patient that

A) meditation can be used successfully only if the patient is responsive to suggestion.
B) the blood pressure should be monitored frequently because the medication might need to be adjusted.
C) frequent appointments, practice times, and goal setting are necessary for effective use of meditation.
D) meditation can be a good complementary therapy, but medications will always be needed.