high blood pressure
Diseases Process
SN instructed patient about High
blood
pressure. Normal blood
pressure is when your blood
pressure is lower than 120 / 80 mm / Hg most of the time. High
blood
pressure ( hypertension ) is when your blood
pressure is 140 / 90 mm / Hg or above most of the time. SN explained that the "top number" systolic indicates the pressure in the vessels when the heart beats. The "bottom number" diastolic indicates the pressure in the vessels when the heart is at rest, to between beats. This number is the most concerning number because it tells your medical team the constant pressure on these vessels. Too high
(over 80) can cause damage
Instructed patient most people with high
blood
pressure have no signs or symptoms, even if blood
pressure readings reach dangerously high
levels, a few people with early-stage high
blood
pressure may have dull headaches, dizzy spells or a few more nosebleeds than normal, these signs and symptoms typically don't occur until high
blood
pressure has reached a severe even life-threatening stage.
Skilled nurse educated patient and caregiver on HTN disease process. HTN also known as high
blood
pressure is a chronic condition where the blood
pressure in the arteries is elevated. It is important to seek medical attention for uncontrolled HTN and develop a plan of care with your PCP. It is recommended to check your blood
pressure and pulse daily before taking blood
pressure medications and logging in a journal. If your blood
pressure is elevated wait 1-2 hours and recheck. Contact your doctor or home health agency if problems with blood
pressure continue . Patient and caregiver verbalized understanding.
SN instructed patient on high
blood
pressure. The high
blood
pressure is a common condition and when not treated, can cause damage to the brain, heart, blood
vessels, kidneys, and other parts of the body. Damage to these organs may cause heart disease, a heart attack, heart failure, stroke, kidney failure, loss of vision, and other problems. In addition to taking medication, making lifestyle changes will also help to control your blood
pressure. These changes include eating a diet that is low in fat and salt, maintaining a healthy weight, exercising at least 30 minutes most days, not smoking, and using alcohol in moderation.
Instructed patient about High
blood
pressure. Normal blood
pressure is when your blood
pressure is lower han 120/80 mmHg most of the time. High
blood
pressure (hypertension) is when your blood
pressure is 140/90 mmHg or above most of the time.
SN instructed patient and caregiver on how the kidneys play an important role in the body: they filter the blood
, removing waste products and excess salt and water. If the kidneys become diseased, they falter in their task, leaving the blood
polluted.People with diabetes often focus on keeping their blood
sugar levels in the right ranges. And while it is important to control blood
sugar, it turns out that controlling blood
pressure is at least as important. That's because high
blood
sugar and high
blood
pressure work in concert to damage the blood
vessels and organ systems.
SN instructed that the main job of the kidneys is to filter wastes and extra water out of your blood
to make urine. Your kidneys also help control blood
pressure and make hormones that your body needs to stay healthy.High
blood
glucose, also called blood
sugar, can damage the blood
vessels in your kidneys. When the blood
vessels are damaged, they don’t work as well. Many people with diabetes also develop high
blood
pressure, which can also damage your kidneys
SN instructed pt on ways to lower blood
pressure urge at home. Exercising 30 to 60 minutes a day is an important part of healthy living.Along with helping lower blood
pressure, regular physical activity benefits your mood, strength, and balance. It decreases your risk of other types of heart disease. Diet changes such as eating fruits, vegetables, and whole grains eating low-fat dairy products, lean meats, fish, and nuts, eliminating foods that are high
in saturated fats, such as processed foods, full-fat dairy products, and fatty meats. It also helps to cut back on desserts and sweetened beverages, such as soda and juice. Keeping your sodium intake to a minimum can be vital for lowering blood
pressure. don't smoke.
SN instructed caregiver that symptoms of low blood
pressure may include: blurry vision, confusion, dizziness, fainting (syncope), lightheadedness, nausea or vomiting, sleepiness, weakness. Treatment depends on the cause of your low blood
pressure and your symptoms. If any symptoms from a drop in blood
pressure, lie patient down right away, then raise patient's feet above heart level.
Patient was instructed on hypertension. When blood
pressure is high
, it starts to damage the blood
vessels, heart, and kidneys. This can lead to heart attack, stroke, and other problems. High
blood
pressure is called