Category: Hypertension

Hypertension is one of the most common diseases that can be controlled with the appropriately chosen treatment. The earlier it is diagnosed, the better patient outcomes will be. However, in case a patient is pregnant, it is necessary to revise the medication plan so as to provide the best conditions for the fetus. In the…

The article Hypertension Update: Implications for Nursing Practice by L.L. Davis provides an overview of the updated hypertension guidelines and their implications for nursing practice. The article begins by discussing the prevalence of hypertension and the new guidelines for diagnosis, treatment, and management. The guidelines recommend a lower threshold for diagnosis and treatment of hypertension,…

Table of Contents Introduction Definition Epidemiology Clinical Presentation Complications Diagnosis Conclusion with PICOT Question References Introduction The issue of hypertension is rather important within the framework of nursing practice because the patients will hypertension represents one of the most vulnerable populations (Dasgupta et al., 2014). Therefore, there is a need to investigate this issue as…

Table of Contents Risk Factors Possible Consequences Prevention Methods Treatment Approaches Conclusion References Hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, is a medical condition in which a persons blood pressure is continuously elevated above the norm. It is associated with a broad variety of risk factors that put most people into a potential danger group.…

The problem of uncontrolled hypertension can affect people of different ages, gender, and race (Banegas et al., 2014). The study on the merits of educating patients suffering from this ailment is considering a few possibilities. In particular, it is about the possibility of educating people and teaching them the right way of life for one…

Table of Contents Introduction Sources of Evidence Home Blood Pressure Monitoring Intensive Hypertension Treatment and Daily Monitoring Relevance of the Findings Conclusion Reference Introduction In the nursing field, answering research questions and papers requires an evidence-based approach framework that is generated from an adequately structured PICO(T) question. A PICO(T) framework is a helpful approach stemming…

Assessment Data Analysis Health History The patient presents with high blood pressure. He complains that current medication does not improve his condition. He wants a new medicine. He has no other health concerns. Clients strengths The client is aware of the importance of healthy living. He exercises every day in the morning and has two-hour…

The target population is likely to be exposed to a multitude of threats that jeopardize its health and quality of life. First and foremost, the target population consists of miners: their professional field implies certain occupational risks and the possibility of developing numerous adverse conditions. The most common concern for miners is dust inhalation that…

Blood pressure is a compression that pushes against the interior walls of the arteries as the heart propels blood throughout the body. Readings of blood pressure are logged in the form of a ratio. The numerator corresponds to the systolic pressure, which characterizes the strength of the blood during a heartbeat. The denominator, on the…

Introduction Hypertension-related problems are frequently observed in adults, and the task of medical workers is to take preventive measures and reduce their blood pressure to normal limits. The application of antihypertensive drugs is one of the common therapies that can be offered to patients, but this intervention has to be properly implemented (Aronow, 2018). In…