Risk factors
What drinks increases your risk for HTN
Alcohol & caffeine
3 lifestyle habits that promote lowering of HTN
Exercise/walking, eating well balanced diet, self care/relaxation promotion (destressing)
What would you measure to determine possible HTN
Cardiac output (BP)
What is HTN
high blood pressure
What electrolyte in your diet increases your risk for HTN
Sodium
How much exercise should one get each week
30 min every day/150 min per week
How does fluid impact HTN
Edema/excess fluid vol
3 manifestations of HTN
Fluid retention, irregular BP, orthostatic hypotension/hypertension
What bad habit contributes to HTN
Smoking
45-65% carbs, 10-35% protein, 20-35% fat
What is a pt at risk for with HTN
Unstable BP
What should you monitor for a pt who has HTN
BP, HR, RR, P, hydration status/I & Os
Type of lifestyle that leads to HTN
Sedentary
What foods promote heart health/BP
Fish, nuts, legumes, lean meat
What does excess fluid volume put you at risk for
HF, right sided HF, edema, overhydration, unstable BP
What nutritional lab would you look at for a pt w/ HTN
Cholesterol
What dx puts pts the most at risk for HTN
Kidney dx
What's a common ADL that impacts heart health
Oral hygiene
How can HTN affect a pts emotional state?
Impaired resilience, powerlessness, anxiety
In a longterm care facility what is a pt w/ HTN at risk for
Fall risk