Hypertension Teaching 1272
Hypertension
Taught that most people with high blood pressure do not feel sick.
Last updated November 13, 2017
Last updated November 13, 2017
Instructed on some signs/symptoms of hypertension (high blood pressure), such as: blurring of vision, fatigue and nosebleeds, among others.
Patient has Dx of hypertensive heart disease without heart failure. Hypertensive heart disease refers to heart conditions caused by high blood pressur...
Instructed patient untreated high blood pressure can lead to a greater risk for stroke, heart attack, or other heart damage.
Instructed on some factors that may increase the risk of developing/exacerbating hypertension, such as: age, race and family history.
Instructed on some measures aimed to managing/controlling hypertension, such as: decrease cholesterol intake to avoid atherosclerosis, among others.