hypertension
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 about complications requiring medical intervention associated with hypertension, such as: SOB, blurred vision, headache and extreme weakness.
Instructed patient about S/S of hypertension such as: blurred vision, nose bleeds, dizziness, headache, palpitations.
Instructed patient about common risk factors associated with heart disease such as: smoking, family history, hypertension, stress and diet.
Taught that some potential factors of Angina Pectoris are hypertension, obesity and constipation (accompanied by heavy straining), among others.
Taught that hypertension, obesity and a diet high in cholesterol are potential factors of cerebrovascular accident (stroke).
Taught that lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks and kidney problems.
Instructed on the importance of avoiding/decreasing sodium intake in order to decrease retention of fluid and the workload of the heart.