Hypertension Teaching 497
Patient was instructed on hypertension. Lifestyle changes can help to prevent high blood pressure. These changes are especially important in people who have risk factors for high blood pressure that cannot be changes, including family history, race, or age.
Reviewed November 2017
Reviewed for general reference only. Adapt to your patient, agency policy, and scope of practice.
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