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