Hypertension Study Guide
Hypertension Study Guide
Hypertension Study Guide
College of Nursing
Written Report in
Hypertension
CHN – Sapalibutad
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Hypertension
Risk Factors:
Family history
Advancing age (55y/o ↑)
Race
High salt intake
Obesity
lifestyle
↓K+ intake
Stress
Use of contraceptives
Hypertension usually does not produce clinical effects until vascular changes in the
major organs occur. But usually the client would complain of:
♥ Nape pain
♥ Nausea
♥ Vomiting
How is it diagnosed?
Hypertension has different stages. Namely:
† Prehypertension – BP of greater than 120/80 mmHg but less than 140/90
mmHg
† Stage 1 – BP of 140 – 159 mmHg/ 90 – 99 mmHg
† Stage 2 – BP of 160 ↑ mmHg/ 100↑ mmHg
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* Three consecutive BP reading of either stage 1 or 2 confirms the diagnosis.
Management for Hypertension
† HBR
† ↓ Salt, ↓Fat diet
† Antihypertensive Drugs
o ACE Inhibitor
o Blocker
o channel Blocker
Prevention of Hypertension
HL to the MAX - focus on the prevention of risk factors that give rise to the
incidence the four main chronic diseases that affect all members of the
family - from the newborn to the elderly. (Launched Feb. 16, 2009)
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Program Policies
4. All levels of the health care delivery system shall be involved in the delivery of
services to prevent and control cardiovascular diseases.
5. The program shall utilize operational strategies which are appropriate and
responsive to local needs and situation.
6. The program shall be integrated with the existing health care delivery system
utilizing the primary health care approach.
7. Collaboration with GOs, as well as participation of NGOs and the private sector,
shall be maximized in the implementation of the program.
8. CVD prevention and control shall utilize the mass based population approach.
- caloi ®
Sources:
Sarah Y. Yuan, Handbook of Diseases 3rd edition., 2004 Lippincott Williams and
Wilkins, Hong Kong
Cuevas F. et.al, Public Health Nursing in the Philippines 10th edition 2007, National
League of Philippine Government Nurses Inc. Manila
Zerwekh J. et.al Mosby’s Pharmacology Notecards: Visuals, Mnemonics, and Memory
Aid for Nurses, reprinted edition 2007, Elsevier, Philippines
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