Hypertension
Topic: Medical-surgical
Persistently elevated blood pressure. US (ACC/AHA) guidelines define it as ≥130/80 mmHg, while the WHO uses ≥140/90 mmHg. It is usually silent but raises the risk of stroke, heart attack and kidney disease. Measure with correct technique, and teach salt restriction, exercise and medication adherence.
- Also known as:
- High blood pressure, HTN
- In Turkish:
- Hipertansiyon
What does Hypertension mean?
Hypertension is part of the Medical-surgical topic in nursing. Students meet it in class, on clinical placements and while preparing for exams.
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