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Hypertension Teaching 1626

Instructed to help you prevent or manage highblood pressure: Start with understanding your condition, eat well to feel better, moderate exercise and stress-relieving techniques.

Hypertension Teaching 1627

Instructed patient untreated highblood pressure can lead to a greater risk for stroke, heart attack, or other.

Hypertension Teaching 1631

Instructed patient untreated highblood pressure can lead to a greater risk for stroke, heart attack, or other heart damage.

Hypertension Teaching 1666

SN instructed patient to recognize signs and symptoms of highblood pressure, although it is frequently asymptomatic, like blurring of vision, fatigue, nose bleeds and chest pain. If symptoms continue go to ER, or call 911.

Metoprolol Teaching 1671

Instructed patient in medication Metoprolol is used to treat highblood pressure. It also is used to prevent angina (chest pain) and to improve survival after a heart attack. If your doctor prescribes a low-salt or low-sodium diet, follow these directions carefully. Metoprolol may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away: dizziness or lightheartedness, tiredness, depression, nausea and dry mouth.

Furosemide Teaching 1689

Skilled nurse instructed patient about medication Furosemide, a 'water pill,' is used to reduce the swelling and fluid retention caused by various medical problems, including heart or liver disease. It is also used to treat highblood pressure. It causes the kidneys to get rid of unneeded water and salt from the body into the urine. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away: muscle cramps, weak.

Metoprolol Teaching 1691

Instructed patient about medication Metoprolol is used to treat highblood pressure. It also is used to prevent angina (chest pain) and to improve survival after a heart attack. If your doctor prescribes a low-salt or low-sodium diet, follow these directions carefully. Metoprolol may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away: dizziness or lightheartedness, tiredness, depression, nausea and dry mouth.

Foods Teaching 1776

Instructed patient/caregiver on no-added-salt or salt-controlled diet can help control highblood pressure. Even if you are taking medication, it's important to follow a salt-controlled diet to help the medication work more effectively. Use a limited amount of salt in cooking. Don't add salt to your food at the table, either at home or when dining out. Most restaurants add salt when preparing food. Use fresh or dried herbs, spices, and lemon juice to season foods. Avoid ham, bacon, salt pork, and cheese, because these are made with salt. Patient/caregiver verbalized understanding.

Angina pectoris Teaching 1904

SN instructed caregiver on some measures aimed to controlling/managing Angina Pectoris, such as: have blood pressure monitored, eat a diet high in fiber, exercise regularly (as directed by MD) and take stool softeners, as needed, dress warmly in cold weather, avoid sleeping in cold rooms and avoid becoming overheated, eat small, frequent meals and rest after meals, learn stress management techniques.

Ipratropium bromide / albuterol ( Duoneb ) Teaching 1940

SN instructed patient / caregiver about Ipratropium Bromide/Albuterol(Duoneb); get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Stop using albuterol and ipratropium and call your doctor at once if you have a serious side effect such as: wheezing, choking, or other breathing problems,chest pain, pounding heartbeats or fluttering in your chest, dangerously highblood pressure (severe headache, anxiety, uneven heart beat), swelling of your ankles or feet, eye pain, or seeing halos around lights, painful or difficult urination. Other common side effects may include: mild headache, or cold symptoms such as stuffy nose, sneezing, cough, or sore throat.