Questions: Question: 2 of 20 Time Remaining: 00:28:29 A patient discloses that they were up much of the night and have had several cups of coffee this morning already. They note that they are feeling jittery from it and are worried about what this will do to their blood pressure. What education can be provided to the patient about caffeine and blood pressure? • "Consuming caffeine can really affect your blood pressure. We can't even check it now because it won't be accurate. Make sure not to drink any caffeine before your appointment next time." • "Consuming any amount of caffeine can affect your blood pressure, so we can check your blood pressure and be sure to document that you have consumed several cups of coffee. This will allow for the provider to take this into consideration when making their assessment." • "Consuming caffeine, regardless of when or how much, won't affect your blood pressure at all, so no need to worry about it." • "Caffeine can affect your blood pressure, but if the result comes out within normal limits, we don't need to worry about even mentioning it in the chart at all." PREVIOUS CONTINUE

The answer is B: "Consuming any amount of caffeine can affect your blood pressure, so we can check your blood pressure and be sure to document that you have consumed several cups of coffee. This will allow for the provider to take this into consideration when making their assessment."

Explanation for each option:

• Option A: This statement is partially correct in that caffeine can affect blood pressure, but it is incorrect to say that blood pressure cannot be checked at all. It is important to document caffeine consumption so that the healthcare provider can interpret the results accurately.

• Option B: This is the correct answer. It acknowledges that caffeine can affect blood pressure and emphasizes the importance of documenting caffeine intake so that the healthcare provider can consider this factor when assessing the patient's blood pressure.

• Option C: This statement is incorrect. Caffeine can indeed affect blood pressure, especially in individuals who are sensitive to it or consume it in large amounts.

• Option D: This statement is misleading. While caffeine can affect blood pressure, it is important to document all relevant factors, including caffeine consumption, regardless of whether the blood pressure reading is within normal limits. This ensures a comprehensive assessment of the patient's health.