Hypertension Teaching 496
Patient was instructed on hypertension. People who have high blood pressure are encouraged to make lifestyle changes and stick with them for the rest of their life to reduce their blood pressure. Lifestyle changes such as eating a low-fat diet, quitting smoking, and exercising will help reduce blood pressure.
Reviewed November 2017
Reviewed for general reference only. Adapt to your patient, agency policy, and scope of practice.
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