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Hypertension Teaching 513

Patient was instructed on hypertension. Very high blood pressure can cause headache, vision problems, nausea and vomiting. It is called hypertensive crisis, which is blood pressure that rises very fast.

Hypertension Teaching 1282

Patient was instructed on hypertension . Hypertension, or high blood pressure, stems from narrow arteries and causes a build up in blood pressure within the arteries.

Hypertension Teaching 1628

Instructed patient have many factors can affect blood pressure, including: How much water and salt you have in your body the condition of your kidneys, nervous system, or blood vessels, your hormone levels, heart damage.

Hypertension Teaching 1762

Instructed that medication Spironolactone is used to treat high blood pressure. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. It is also used to treat swelling (edema) caused by certain conditions (e.g., congestive heart failure) by removing excess fluid and improving symptoms such as breathing problems. Instructed that common side effects include, Drowsiness, dizziness, lightheadedness, stomach upset, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, or headache.

Hypertension Teaching 129

Instructed in S/S of high blood pressure such as fatige, palpitation, dizziness, headaches, nosebleeds, blurring of vision.

Hypertension Teaching 296

Instructed patient about high blood pressure and how it also increases the risk of developing kidney problems.

Hypertension Teaching 297

Instructed patient about blood pressure. How it should be checked every time when she/he goes to the doctor.

Hypertension Teaching 298

Instructed patient on how the habit of eating a lot of salt increases the chance of getting high blood pressure.

Hypertension Teaching 299

Instructed patient on the importance of incorporating fruits and vegetables to his/her diet to help managing hypertension. Decreasing the salt in your diet, limiting alcohol and not smoking help as well. Regular monitoring of blood pressure track the progress of the condition. Patient verbalized understanding.

Hypertension Teaching 493

Patient was instructed on hypertension. Decrease blood flow to certain organs in the body can cause damage leading to coronary artery disease, heart attack, and abnormal heartbeat, stroke, kidney (renal) failure, peripheral arterial disease, eye damage (retinopathy).