George, a 72-year-old African-American patient, has heart failure and diabetes. George's vital signs are BP 176/94, PR 92, and RR 30. George's medications include hydrochlorothiazide 50 mg/day, atenolol 50 mg/ day, and digoxin 0.25 mg/day. Why was hydrochlorothiazide prescribed for George ? Explain

George, a 72-year-old African-American patient, has heart failure and diabetes. George's vital signs are BP 176/94, PR 92, and RR 30. George's medications include hydrochlorothiazide 50 mg/day, atenolol 50 mg/ day, and digoxin 0.25 mg/day. Why was hydrochlorothiazide prescribed for George ? Explain

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George, a 72-year-old African-American patient, has heart failure and diabetes. George's vital signs are BP 176/94, PR 92, and RR 30. George's medications include hydrochlorothiazide 50 mg/day, atenolol 50 mg/ day, and digoxin 0.25 mg/day.

Why was hydrochlorothiazide prescribed for George ? Explain the effects of hydrochlorothiazide on blood pressure?
List Nursing Responsibilities and their rationale for George while taking her prescribed medications.

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