Identify patient risk factors for developing hypertension

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Case Study: JQ is a 52-year-old black male who has recently been diagnosed with HTN. His resting BP is 158/92. He has a BMI of 30 and reports a smoking history of 1 pack per day for 10 years. The patient works at a desk for a copier company. Past medical history includes Type 2 Diabetes. He has been prescribed hydrochlorothiazide.

Questions:

1. Identify the patient's risk factors for developing hypertension.
2. Discuss the similarities between hydrochlorothiazide differ from furosemide?
3. Discuss the differences between hydrochlorothiazide differ from furosemide?
4. Should JQ eat potassium rich foods? Why?
5. What elements should be contained in the nurse's preasses

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