blood sugar
Hypertension
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.
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.
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.
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.
Instructed in S/S of high blood
pressure such as fatige, palpitation, dizziness, headaches, nosebleeds, blurring of vision.
Instructed patient about high blood
pressure and how it also increases the risk of developing kidney problems.
Instructed patient about blood
pressure. How it should be checked every time when she/he goes to the doctor.
Instructed patient on how the habit of eating a lot of salt increases the chance of getting high blood
pressure.
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.
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).