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Patient: AL (Essential Hypertension (Risks (Family history of HTN, Age>…
Patient: AL
Essential Hypertension
Medical Interventions
Diuretics
Beta Blockers
ARBs
ACE inhibitors
Diagnostic tests
test BP on 3 separate occasions
24-hr ambulatory blood pressure monitoring
Risks
Family history of HTN
Age>64 yo
low physical activity
Being overweight or obese
Tobacco
s/s
High BP generally has no specific outward presentation
Some people can have SOB, and headaches
Nursing intervention
Edu. pt on diet plans
Help implement physical activity
Secondary: Thalamic Stroke
risks
High cholesterol
Diabetes
HTN
Smoking
CVD
Diagnostic tests
CT Scan
12-lead EKG
MRI
Blood Sample
Medical/Nursing Interventions
Physical Therapy
Speech Therapy
Anticoagulants
Frequent Assessments to determine brain function or loss
Heart Healthy Diet
Weight Management
s/s
Face droop
Sudden confusion
Loss of sensation
Trouble seeing
Arm numbness