[Verified Answer]: Mr. Cowan is a 50-year-old male who went to a

Mr. Cowan is a 50-year-old male who went to a free blood pressure screening fair put on by his company. Mr. Cowan’s BP was 160/90. Mr. Cowan scheduled an appointment with his provider and a series of lab tests were ordered prior to Mr. Cowan’s appointment. At Mr. Cowan’s scheduled appt with his provider his blood pressure is 166/92; weight 225 pounds and height 5 feet 9 inches. His heart rate is 84 and regular, respiratory rate 18 and he is afebrile. Mr. Cowan’s total cholesterol is 260mg/dl. During the assessment, Mr. Cowan ‘s physician learns that he drinks 6 cups of coffee a day and his father has coronary artery disease and hypertension. Mr. Cowan denies any stress factors at home or work. His provider notes Mr. Cowan carries the majority of his weight in his waist and abdomen. Mr. Cowan provider prescribes hydrochlorothiazide daily and asks the nurse to provide Mr. Cowan with instructions regarding medication and lifestyle changes. A follow up appt is scheduled in one month. Recognize cues: (signs & Symptoms) Analyze cues: (signs & symptoms) General solutions: (plan interventions) Take action (Nursing interventions) Evaluate outcomes (was intervention effective or not)