low blood pressure
Hypertension
Taught that blood
pressure readings for people age 18-49 should not exceed 140/90.
Instructed on some signs/symptoms of hypertension (high blood
pressure), such as: blurring of vision, fatigue and nosebleeds, among others.
Instructed on some potential factors of hypertension (high blood
pressure), such as: age, race and high sodium intake, among others.
Taught that most people with high blood
pressure do not feel sick.
Patient was instructed that stress management is important because stress can contribute to high blood
pressure.
Taught that the diastolic reading (the bottom number) represents the pressure on the blood
vessel wall while the heart is at rest.
Instructed to help you prevent or manage high blood
pressure: Start with understanding your condition, eat well to feel better, moderate exercise and stress-relieving techniques.
Instructed patient untreated high blood
pressure can lead to a greater risk for stroke, heart attack, or other.
Instructed patient you can do many things to help control your blood
pressure at home, including: Eat a heart-healthy diet, including potassium and fiber, and drink plenty of water, exercise regularly at least 30 minutes of aerobic exercise a day, limit the amount of sodium (salt) you eat and aim for less than 1,500 mg per day. Reduce stress by trying to avoid things that cause you stress.
Instructed patient untreated high blood
pressure can lead to a greater risk for stroke, heart attack, or other heart damage.