HTN-stroke Teaching 1920

HTN-stroke

SN instructed patient / caregiver on factors that increase risk of HTN, such as: age, race, family history, stress, high sodium intake, high cholesterol intake, obesity and sedentary lifestyle. SN instructed patient / caregiver on measures to control/manage HTN, such as: exercise as tolerated, achieve/maintain healthy/ideal weight, decrease sodium intake to decrease fluid retention and the workload of the heart. SN Instructed importance of eating foods rich in calcium, protein and fiber.

Last updated November 13, 2017

Related Teachings

HTN-stroke Teaching 321

Instructed patient on how sometimes blood flows with enough force to weaken a vessel wall. If the vessel is small or damaged, the wall can break. When...

HTN-stroke Teaching 322

Instructed patient on how during a stroke blood supply to the brain is cut off. Prompt medical help ensures a likely recovery with better chances of s...

HTN-stroke Teaching 339

Instructed patient about the causes of a stroke: a lack of blood flow to the brain leading to loss of brain function.

HTN-stroke Teaching 2433

SN reviewed HTN disease process with the patient and possible signs and symptoms of HTN. Inform patient that HTN often times does not have any signs o...

HTN-stroke Teaching 2306

Patient was instructed on HTN and how it affects the heart and it's function. Over time HTN if uncontrolled can damage the vessels of the heart, leavi...