low blood pressure
SN taught patient that learning what affects your blood
glucose levels and what to do when they are higher or low
er than desired takes practice. Looking for patterns and trends can help you determine what is causing the blood
glucose levels to go high or low
, and can help you target what might need some adjusting.
Advised hypertensive patients to keep blood
pressure under control and alleviate excessive pressure on the vessels, including the site of repair the aortic aneurysm.
Instructed caregiver in vacuum assisted closure (VAC) that is a type of therapy to help wounds heal. The process heal open wound through the application of negative pressure. Another benefits of the negative pressure wound therapy are draining excess fluid from the wound, keeping your wound moist and warm, helping draw together wound edges and increasing blood
flow
to your wound. Caregiver verbalized understanding.
Patient has Dx of hypertensive heart disease without heart failure. Hypertensive heart disease refers to heart conditions caused by high blood
pressure. The heart working under increased pressure causes some different heart disorders. Hypertensive heart disease can cause thickening of the heart muscle, coronary artery disease, and other conditions such as heart failure if not controlled. Follow
your MD's orders for diet and medications closely
Instructed patient that Hypertensive heart disease refers to heart conditions caused by high blood
pressure. The heart working under increased pressure causes some different heart disorders. Hypertensive heart disease can lead to complications such as : thickening of the heart muscle, coronary artery disease, chronic kidney disease and other conditions such as heart failure if not controlled. Follow
your MD's orders for Heart Healthy diet, exercise as tolerated and take medications as prescribed.
Instructed patient about the damage that high blood
pressure can cause to the vessels walls. Fat and cholesterol collect in the damage spots forming a plaque. Blood
cells stick to the plaque, forming a mass called a clot. A clot can block blood
flow
in the vessel.
Carvedilol is used to treat heart failure (condition in which the heart cannot pump enough blood
to all parts of the body) and high blood
pressure. It also is used to treat people whose hearts cannot pump blood
well as a result of a heart attack. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:tiredness, weakness, lightheadedness, dizziness, headache.
SN instructed that Torsemide is a loop diuretic. It works by making the kidney eliminate larger amounts of electrolytes ( especially sodium and potassium salts ) and water than normal ( diuretic effect ). It is used to treat edema ( swelling ) associated with heart, kidney, or liver failure, or with conditions in which there is excess body water. It is also used alone or with other medicines to treat high blood
pressure. Torsemide may increase the amount of urine or cause you to urinate more often when you first start taking it. To keep this from disturbing your sleep, try to take your dose before 6 pm. If you also take cholestyramine, do not take it within 4 hours before or after taking torsemide. may cause dizziness, lightheadedness, or fainting; alcohol, hot weather, exercise, or fever may increase these effects. To prevent them, sit up or stand slow
ly, especially in the morning. Sit or lie down at the first sign of any of these effects. Torsemide may affect your blood
sugar. Check blood
sugar levels closely. Weight should be monitored while taking this medication.
SN taught patient on diabetes. To control your blood
glucose level, you must have healthy eating habits. A healthy diet has other benefits too. Healthy eating can lead to weight loss. Losing small amounts of weight can often make a big difference in your health. Healthy eating can improve your blood
glucose, blood
pressure, and cholesterol levels.
Patient was instructed on how lifestyle and daily routine can affect blood
sugar levels. Food is the major culprit in altering the blood
sugar level. The blood
is at its highest an hour or two after eaten, and then it starts to fall. What eaten, when and how much all affect blood
sugar levels.