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Hypotension Teaching 278

Instructed patient to take blood pressure at the same time everyday and also report elevated S/P levels.

Other teachings

Instructed in how to recognize S/S of hypotension such as dizziness, blurred vision, fatigue, weakne...
Instructed SO to change patient's position slowly when transferring from sitting or lying positions...
Instructed patient about hypotensive medications and how they should be taken exactly as prescribed....
Instructed patient about diuretics and how they should be taken in the morning to prevent nocturia....
Instructed patient on how to recognize S/S of hypotension, such as, dizziness, blurred vision, fatig...
Instructed patient about hypotensive drugs and how they usually produce orthostatic hypotension....
SN instructed patient / caregiver to help with hypotension to drinking plenty of fluids, such as wa...
Instructed in signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis such as aching pain that increases with activity...
Instructed patient to sit or lie down prior to taking NTG, as this medication dilates arteries incre...
Taught that blood pressure readings for people age 50 or older should not exceed 160/90....