low sodium
Instructed patient about the importance of restricting sodium intake. Advised using salt substitutes (if permitted by MD), by seasoning food with condiments, such as lemon, parsley, cinnamon, etc.
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.
Patient was instructed on hypertension. Factors that are linked to high blood pressure include, aging, drinking more than 2 alcohol drinks a day, eating a lot of sodium (salt), being overweight or obese, having high cholesterol, being under a lot of stress.
Patient was instructed on what cause leg edema. It can be caused by a serious condition of the kidney, heart, liver or blood vessels, but many other factors can contribute to its onset, including: abusing drugs, sodium retention, varicose veins and history of phlebitis, allergic reactions, neuromuscular disorders, trauma.
Instructed on some factors that may increase the risk of developing/exacerbating hypertension, such as: stress, high sodium intake and obesity.
Instructed on the importance of avoiding/decreasing sodium intake in order to decrease retention of fluid and the workload of the heart.
Instructed on some measures aimed to controlling/managing Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), such as: avoid/decrease sodium intake and exercise regularly, as directed by MD.
Instructed on some measures aimed to managing/controlling hypertension, such as: decrease sodium intake to decrease retention of fluid and the workload of the heart, among others.
Instructed on some potential factors of hypertension (high blood pressure), such as: age, race and high sodium intake, among others.
Instructed patient you can do many things to help control your blood pressure at home, including: Eat a heart-healthy diet, including potassium and fiber, and drink plenty of water, exercise regularly at least 30 minutes of aerobic exercise a day, limit the amount of sodium (salt) you eat and aim for less than 1,500 mg per day. Reduce stress by trying to avoid things that cause you stress.