Hypotension Teaching 276
Hypotension
Instructed patient about hypotensive medications and how they should be taken exactly as prescribed.
Last updated November 13, 2017
Last updated November 13, 2017
Instructed patient about hypotensive drugs and how they usually produce orthostatic hypotension.
Instructed in how to recognize S/S of hypotension such as dizziness, blurred vision, fatigue, weakness, confusion, etc.
Instructed SO to change patient's position slowly when transferring from sitting or lying positions to standing positions. This will avoid dizziness a...
SN instructed patient / caregiver to help with hypotension to drinking plenty of fluids, such as water or sports drinks that contain nutrients like s...
Instructed patient about diuretics and how they should be taken in the morning to prevent nocturia.