Hypertension Teaching 2622
Instructed patient Rising slowly from a sitting or lying position may help ease symptoms. Avoiding alcohol, drinking plenty of water, and eating small, low-carbohydrate meals along with fruits and vegetables may also help. See a doctor immediately if you Faint, Break out in cold sweats, breathe rapidly and shallowly, Notice blood in your stool.
Reviewed October 2020
Reviewed for general reference only. Adapt to your patient, agency policy, and scope of practice.
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