pressure ulcer prevention
Taught that controlling weight to prevent increased pressure on the joints is a measure aimed to controlling/managing Rheumatoid Arthritis.
Instructed on some measures aimed to controlling/managing Angina Pectoris, such as: have blood pressure monitored closely and achieve/maintain ideal weight, among others.
Taught that high blood pressure may constitute as a precipitating factor of Angina Pectoris.
Taught that, in Congestive Heart Failure (CHF), the decrease in the amount of blood pumped with each heart contraction causes an increase in circulatory pressure.
Instructed on some signs/symptoms of activity intolerance in response to physical activity, such as: excessive increase/decrease in blood pressure.
Instructed on some potential complications of hypertension, such as: hypertensive crisis (sharp rise in blood pressure to greater than 200/120, severe headache, vomiting), among others.
Taught that controlling weight to prevent increased pressure on the joints is a measure aimed to preventing/controlling Osteoarthritis.
Instructed on some signs/symptoms of hypertension (high blood pressure), such as: dizziness, headaches and palpitations, among others.
Instructed on some potential factors of hypertension (high blood pressure), such as: stress, high cholesterol intake and family history of the disease, among others.
Instructed on some potential factors of hypertension (high blood pressure), such as: cigarette smoking, obesity and a sedentary life-style, among others.