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Hypertension

Hypertension is defined as blood pressure readings of 140/90 mmHg or higher, often without symptoms. Risk factors include age, atherosclerosis, and kidney disease, while complications can lead to serious health issues like heart failure and stroke. Nursing care involves regular monitoring, medication adherence, and patient education on lifestyle changes.

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Hypertension

Hypertension is defined as blood pressure readings of 140/90 mmHg or higher, often without symptoms. Risk factors include age, atherosclerosis, and kidney disease, while complications can lead to serious health issues like heart failure and stroke. Nursing care involves regular monitoring, medication adherence, and patient education on lifestyle changes.

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‭HYPERTENSION‬

‭-‬ ‭When the pressure in your blood vessels is too high (140/90 mmHg or higher).‬
‭Cause&Risk Factor:‬
‭-‬ ‭Age‬
‭-‬ ‭Atherosclerosis-related calcification increased cardiac output‬
‭-‬ ‭Kidney and Renovascular disease‬
‭Signs&Symptomps:‬
‭-‬ ‭Most people with high blood pressure have no symptoms, even if blood pressure‬
‭readings reach dangerously high levels. You can have high blood pressure for‬
‭years without any symptoms. Although, a few people with high blood pressure‬
‭may have:‬
‭●‬ ‭Headaches‬
‭●‬ ‭Shortness of breath‬
‭●‬ ‭Nosebleeds‬
‭●‬ ‭Blurred Visions‬
‭●‬ ‭Dizziness‬
‭●‬ ‭Chest Pain‬
‭●‬ ‭Reduced Urination‬
‭●‬ ‭Nausea and Vomiting‬
‭Complications:‬
‭-‬ ‭Increased risk of mortality‬
‭-‬ ‭Coronary artery disease‬
‭-‬ ‭Heart Failure‬
‭-‬ ‭Renal Failure‬
‭-‬ ‭Stroke‬
‭-‬ ‭Peripheral Artery Disease(PVD)‬
‭Nursing Care& Interventions:‬
‭-‬ ‭Monitor blood pressure regularly and assess for signs of end-organ damage.‬
‭Administer antihypertensive medications as prescribed and educate patients on‬
‭medication adherence, lifestyle modifications (e.g., low-sodium diet, exercise,‬
‭stress management), and the importance of routine follow-ups.‬
‭Patient Education:‬
‭-‬ ‭Educate patients on the importance of monitoring blood pressure, taking‬
‭medications as prescribed, and adopting a healthy lifestyle with a low-sodium‬
‭diet, regular exercise, and stress management.‬

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