ANA - HTN care

Risk of non compliance Inquire about [blank_start]reasons[blank_end] for non-compliance with recommended [blank_start]treatment[blank_end] plan Evaluate [blank_start]knowledge[blank_end] of hypertension Assist in developing short-term [blank_start]goals[blank_end] for [blank_start]lifestyle[blank_end] changes Help person identify cues and development reminders to assist with maintaining a [blank_start]schedule[blank_end] for exercise and medication Reassure that relapse into old habits and behaviour is common. Encourage avoiding feelings of [blank_start]guilt[blank_end] with relapse and use circumstance to renew efforts to comply with the [blank_start]treatment[blank_end]

Imbalanced nutrition more than recommended intake Asses usual daily [blank_start]food intake[blank_end] and discuss possible [blank_start]contributing factors[blank_end] to excessive weight Mutually discuss with the person a realistic target weight of current body weight over 6 months period Refer to a [blank_start]dietitian[blank_end] about low-fat, low-kilojoule foods and eating plan Recommend participating in an [blank_start]approved[blank_end] weight loss program such as weight watchers

Excessive fluid volume Monitor [blank_start]intake[blank_end] and [blank_start]output[blank_end] and [blank_start]weigh[blank_end] daily Monitor for peripheral [blank_start]oedema[blank_end] Refer to [blank_start]dietitian[blank_end] about a restricted [blank_start]sodium[blank_end] diet

Diet- mild to moderate [blank_start]sodium restriction[blank_end] Regular exercise aim for [blank_start]30[blank_end] minutes [blank_start]moderate[blank_end] to intensive physical activity Alcohol-Moderate drinking may increase BP by [blank_start]38[blank_end] to [blank_start]40[blank_end] mmhg Smoking [blank_start]cesation[blank_end] Stress [blank_start]Reduction[blank_end] Drug regimen