Hypertension

Preven&ng Hypertension in Adults By: Michelle Saldevar Nursing 370 CSUSM

What is hypertension?

• Force of the blood against artery walls is high • Systolic blood pressure 140 mm Hg or higher • Diastolic blood pressure 90 mm Hg or higher

Diagnosed ALer 2 or more elevated readings on two visits over a period of 1 to several weeks

Signs and Symptoms • • • • •

Headaches Dizzy Fa&gue Irregular heartbeat Chest pain

Risk factors • Vasoconstric&on • Myocardia ischemia • Heart failure

Health Promo&on Teaching • Increase physical ac&vity • Weight loss • Reduce Alcohol intake

What should you eat?

• • • • •

Wholegrain Fresh fruits Fresh vegetables Fish Nuts

• Reduce sodium intake – 2,300 mg a day or less

• Increase potassium

RELAX • Reduce stress – Learn a new hobby – Go to a spa – Rest

Test • Screen every year • Screen for diabetes and hyperlipidemia

Outcomes • BP within acceptable limits for individual • Disease process/prognosis and therapeu&c regimen understood • Demonstrate stable cardiac rhythm and rate • Perform relaxa&on techniques, guided imagery, distrac&on • Monitor and record blood pressure

References • The Guide to Clinical Preven&ve Services. (2014) .

• Mayo Clinic (2015). High blood pressure (hypertension). Retrieved from hap:// www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-­‐condi&ons/high-­‐ blood-­‐pressure/basics/preparing-­‐for-­‐your-­‐ appointment/con-­‐20019580 • NANDA. (2013). Hypertension-­‐ 5 Nursing Diagnosis and Interven&ons. Retrieved from hap://nandanursing.com/hypertension-­‐5-­‐ nursing-­‐diagnosis-­‐and-­‐interven&ons.html