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
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