HTN-stroke Teaching 340
HTN-strokeLast updated November 13, 2017
Last updated November 13, 2017
Instructed patient that the most commonly reported side effects of Amlodipine (which is used to treat HTN) include: headache, edema, rash, fatigue, an...
SN instructed patient / caregiver on factors that increase risk of HTN, such as: age, race, family history, stress, high sodium intake, high cholester...
Instructed patient about the causes of a stroke: a lack of blood flow to the brain leading to loss of brain function.
SN reviewed HTN disease process with the patient and possible signs and symptoms of HTN. Inform patient that HTN often times does not have any signs o...
Patient was instructed on HTN and how it affects the heart and it's function. Over time HTN if uncontrolled can damage the vessels of the heart, leavi...