ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATE: System Disorder Teia Seamans STUDENT NAME______________________________________ Hypertention DISORDER/DISEASE PROCESS___________________________________________________________ Alterations in Health (Diagnosis) Chronic elevation of B/P can lead to more complicated health concerns. REVIEW MODULE CHAPTER____________ Pathophysiology Related to Client Problem Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Kidney Function, Hormonal systems, Immune systems, genetics, lifestyle and aging. Over time can lead to increased risks for stroke. Maintain healthy weight, reduce sodium intake, regular exercise, avoid smoking and drinking. Monitor B/P. ASSESSMENT SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS Risk Factors Expected Findings Family history, High BMI, lifestyle, sodium intake, stress factors, underlaying health issues. Laboratory Tests Siliet Killer Headache, dizziness, vision problems, chest pain, shortness of breath. normal B/P range 120/80 Diagnostic Procedures Serum electrolytes, renal fuctions tests, lipid panel, blood glucose. Repeated B/P readings, ABPM, ECG, echocardiogram. PATIENT-CENTERED CARE Nursing Care Asses for signs of target organ damage, educate on medication and lifetsyle, side effects of medications, monitor B/P and trends. Complications Medications ACE inhibitors, calcium channel blockers, diuretics, Beta-Blockers Client Education Follow medication treatment plans, avoid medications that can increase B/P, recognize signs and symptoms, self monitor B/P Therapeutic Procedures Interprofessional Care Lifestyle changes, reduce stress, eat healthy. Exercise at least 30 min a day. Talk with a dietitian, talk with a therapist, join a exercise support group. Communicate with your PCP. ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATES Call 911 if you feel like you may be having a medical emergency. Warm up and cool down with exercise. Be aware of OTC medications Vision Loss Stroke Heart Failure Myocardial infraction Kidney disease Therapeutic Procedure A11