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Instructed in use of Vasotec to help control high blood pressure.
Instructed in use of Lopressor, to control high blood pressure.
Instructed patient on S/S of high blood pressure, such as, fatigue, palpitations, dizziness, headaches, nosebleeds, blurring of vision.
Instructed patient about high blood pressure and how it also increases the risk of developing kidney problems.
Instructed patient on how the habit of eating a lot of salt increases the chance of getting high blood pressure.
Instructed patient that every day his/her blood pressure is too high, the chances of having a stroke increases.
Instructed patient on possible causes of high blood sugars such as: excess food, insufficient insulin, and lack of exercise, stress, infection or fever.
Instructed patient on how to recognize S/S of high blood sugar such as: frequent urination, excessive thirst, headache, weakness, fatigue, dizziness, nausea, vomiting and abdominal cramps.
Instructed patient to contact physician or go to an emergency room if symptoms of high blood sugar occur.
Patient was instructed on hypertension. Changes in lifestyle that can help to prevent high blood pressure includes: maintaining a healthy weight, getting regular exercise, avoiding too much sodium, and getting enough potassium, calcium and magnesium in the diet.