WebbAbstract. Greater medical education of patients requires individualized strategies with improved efficacy and effectiveness. We present a model for interactive patient … WebbAll Patients. Patients need to be highly motivated to establish and maintain a healthy lifestyle and to take prescribed antihypertensive medications. If diagnosis of hypertension is not made, measure the patient’s clinic BP at least annually thereafter. More frequent BP measurement for patients whose clinic BP is close to 130/80 mmHg.
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WebbAdapting the DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stopping Hypertension) eating plan can reduce blood pressure by 8–14 mmHg. The DASH diet consists mainly of fruits, vegetables and low-fat dairy products and includes whole grains, poultry, fish and nuts while limiting the amount of red meat, sweets and sugar-containing beverages. WebbTypes of hypertension: Primary hypertension Primary hypertension, or essential hypertension, describes high blood pressure levels that occur for no known reason. This type of hypertension is the most common and develops gradually over time, possibly due to smoking, having a poor diet, and being overweight. Secondary hypertension … opus technical macclesfield
Expanding the Role of Nurses to Improve Hypertension
WebbStage 1 high blood pressure. This is systolic is 130 to 139 or diastolic between 80 to 89 at rest Stage 2 high blood pressure. This is when systolic is 140 or higher or the diastolic is 90 or higher at rest Taking medicine Learn to measure your own blood pressure. Keep a … WebbAuthor’s number 24 July 2012 Teaching Plan for Patients with Hypertension Teaching goal: Long term goal is to maintain blood pressure between 110/70 to 130/80 among patients. The goal will be achieved through performance of the following: 1…. Download full paper File format: .doc, available for editing. http://nurseadvisormagazine.com/tn-exclusive/teaching-your-patients-how-to-control-their-hypertension/ portsmouth food truck festival