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Instructed in use of Lopressor, to control high blood pressure.
Instructed in possible adverse reactions to Lopressor, including fatigue, lethargy, dizziness, low heart rate, low blood pressure, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, rash, and fever.
Instructed in the use of NTG for chest pain/pressure. To take at onset of pain, 1 tablet every 5 minutes, up to 3 tablets over 15 minutes. If not complete relief of pain after the 3rd tablet, call 911.
Instructed SO to change patient's position slowly when transferring from sitting or lying positions to standing positions. This will avoid dizziness and falls due to a sudden decrease of blood pressure.
Instructed patient to take blood pressure at the same time everyday and also report elevated S/P levels.
Instructed patient on S/S of high blood pressure, such as, fatigue, palpitations, 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.