Medical Surgical Nursing I
Hypertension Management
A chronic condition characterized by elevated systemic arterial blood pressure that requires pharmacological and lifestyle management.
Risk Factors
- Excessive sodium intake and obesity
- Smoking and physical inactivity
- Family history and advanced age
- Chronic stress
Nursing Interventions
- Encourage DASH diet adherence
- Educate on medication compliance
- Monitor for orthostatic hypotension
- Assess for end-organ damage (vision, renal, cardiac)
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