TEACHING PROJECT: _Prevention of stroke for hypertensive client_

DATES:___3/09/2015-3/11/2015__
DIAGNOSTIC SENTENCE: __Ineffective health maintenance related to hypertension as manifested by lack of knowledge in
how to maintain a healthy weight and normal blood pressure.
GOAL: _(Developmental): HDS 11- INCREASE THE PROPORTION OF ADULTS WITH HYPERTENSION WHO ARE TAKING THE
PRESCRIBED MEDICATION TO LOWER THEIR BLOOD PRESSURE AND MEET THE RECOMMENDED GUIDELINES FOR BMI._
OBJECTIVE
At the conclusion of the
teaching/learning session client will
be able to:
A.
Describe the contributing
factors of hypertension by the
conclusion of the teaching/learning
session

CONTENT
Review the contributing factors to hypertension.

Family History
If your parents or a close blood relative
have suffered from high blood pressure in
the past, it puts you at risk as well. Do your
research and get to know your family tree
and your loved ones medical history.
Gender Related Risk Patterns
Men tend to have a higher percentage of
high blood pressure than women until age
45. Between ages 45 to 50 and 55 to 64,
the percentages between men and women
with high blood pressure are similar. After
age 64, women have a much higher
percentage of high blood pressure than
men.
Lack of Physical Activity
An inactive lifestyle increases your chances
of having high blood pressure. Give yourself
the gift of improved health and lower your
blood pressure naturally with regular
exercise.
Poor Diet
Lets face it, we all need good nutrition to

RESOURCES
Printed
document
from
American Heart Association
heart.com

TIME
60
Minutes

B. Describe the proper action of

preventing strokes related to
hypertension by the conclusion of
the teaching/learning session.

care for our bodies. A diet thats high in

calories, fats and sugars and low in
essential nutrients contributes to poor
health. In addition, a diet thats high in salt
is also a contributing factor to having high
blood pressure. Salt keeps excess fluid in
the body that can add to the burden on the
heart. The American Heart
Association/American Stroke Association
recommends that you keep your sodium
intake to less than 1500 mg per day.
Weight
Knowing your ideal weight for your height
could help save your life and lower your risk
for high blood pressure. Over two-thirds of
American adults are overweight which
causes excess strain on the heart, raises
blood cholesterol and lowers good
cholesterol levels. Just by losing as little as
10 to 20 pounds if you are overweight, can
help you take control and lower your high
blood pressure.

Review proper techniques for hypertension prevention.

Avoiding key risk factors and receiving early
diagnosis and correct treatment are essential to
combating heart disease and stroke. Not smoking,
maintaining a healthy weight, and controlling
blood sugar, blood pressure and cholesterol may
add 10 years of life.
Regular physical activity at least 30 to 60
minutes most days of the week can lower your
blood pressure by 4 to 9 millimeters of mercury
(mm Hg). And it doesn't take long to see a
difference. If you haven't been active, increasing
your exercise level can lower your blood pressure

within just a few weeks.