COMBINED (P.G.

) INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES & RESEARCH

DEHRADUN, UTTARAKHAND

ADVANCED NURSING PRACTICE

Health Education
On
HYPERTENSION

Moderator:- Submitted by: -

Mohamad Dildar
M.sc Nursing 1st Year

CIMSR-Dehradun CIMSR-Dehradun
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SUBJECT: - Advanced Nursing Practice (Health Talk)
TOPIC :- Prevention of Hypertension.
NAME OF THE STUDENT EDUCATOR : Mohamad Dildar
CLINICAL SETTING : Neuro surgery Ward (classroom)
DURATION OF THE TOPIC : 20 MIN
SUBJECT COORDINATOR :
NAME OF EVALUATOR :-
TEACHING METHOD :- Lecture Cum Discussion
A.V. AIDS :- Pamphlets, power-point presentation, Flash cards, White board, Chart.
General objectives
 At the end of session, the patient and attendants will acquire knowledge regarding Hypertension and its prevention and also will
be able to apply their knowledge for themselves and their patients.
Specific objectives :- At the end of session the attendants will be able to -

1. define Hypertension.
2. enlist Symptoms of Hypertension.
3. enlist Risks for getting Hypertension.
4. enumerate Causes of Hypertension.
5. explain Prevention from Hypertension.
6. enlist Diet to prevent high blood pressure.
7. Identify Normal range of Blood pressure.

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 8. Describe Complications of hypertension.

S Specific Object Time Content Teaching A.V. Aids Evaluation

no Learning
Activity
1. At the end of 2 min Introduction What is
the session Hypertension is a serious medical condition and L  Power-point hypertension?
E presentation
attendants will can increase the risk of heart, brain, kidney and C
be able to: other diseases. It is a major cause of premature T
introduce death worldwide, with upwards of 1 in 4 men U
hypertension and 1 in 5 women – over a billion people – R
having the condition. The burden of E
hypertension is felt disproportionately in low-
C
and middle-income countries, where two thirds U
of cases are found, largely due to increased risk M
factors in those populations in recent decades.
D
Acc. to WHO, India report a high I
prevalenceof hypertension among Indian adults, S
C
with almost one in three participants
U
having hypertension. There are around 762 S
million Indians ≥18 years of age in India, which S
means there are currently 234 million adults I
with hypertension.  O

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 N
definition of  
2. hypertension 1 min Definition :- L
Hypertension, also known as high or E  Power-point
raised blood pressure, is a condition in which C presentation
the blood vessels have persistently raised T
pressure. Blood is carried from the heart to all U
parts of the body in the vessels. Each time the R
heart beats, it pumps blood into the vessels. E

It is defined as the condition in which the force C

of the blood against the artery walls is too high. U
3. enlist signs and 2 min Symptoms :- M define sign and
symptoms of symptoms of
 Severe headaches D
hypertension hypertension?
 Nosebleed I
 Fatigue or confusion S
 Vision problems C  Power-point
 Chest pain U presentation
 Difficulty breathing S
 Irregular heartbeat S
 Blood in the urine I
 Pounding in your chest, neck, or ears O
 Dizziness N

 Nervousness

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  Sweating L
E
 Trouble sleeping
C
 Facial flushing T
U
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E

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4. enumerate Causes:- U What are the
causes of 3 min causes of
M
Hypertension.  Smoking hypertension?
 Being overweight or obese D
I  Flash
 Lack of physical activity S cards
 Too much salt in the diet C
U
 Too much alcohol consumption (more S
than 1 to 2 drinks per day) S
I
 Stress O
 Older age N

 Genetics
 Family history of high blood pressure
 Chronic kidney disease L

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  Adrenal and thyroid disorders E
C
 Sleep apnea
T
U
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5. explain about Prevention :- E Explain about
the prevention 4 min  Getting regular exercise. Exercise can prevention of
of help you maintain a healthy weight and C hypertension?
hypertension lower your blood pressure. You should U
try to get moderate-intensity aerobic M PPT
exercise at least 2 and a half hours per
week, or vigorous-intensity aerobic D
exercise for 1 hour and 15 minutes per I
week. Aerobic exercise, such as brisk S
walking, is any exercise in which your C
heart beats harder and you use more U
oxygen than usual. S
 Being at a healthy weight. Being S
overweight or having obesity increases I
your risk for high blood pressure. O
Maintaining a healthy weight can help N
you control high blood pressure and
reduce your risk for other health
problems.
 Limiting alcohol. Drinking too L
much alcohol can raise your blood E
pressure. It also adds extra calories, C
which may cause weight gain. Men T

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 should have no more than two drinks per U
day, and women only one. R
 Not smoking. Cigarette smoking raises E
your blood pressure and puts you at
higher risk for heart attack and stroke. If C
you do not smoke, do not start. If you do U
smoke, talk to your health care provider M
for help in finding the best way for you
to quit. D
 Managing stress. Learning how to relax I
and manage stress can improve your S
emotional and physical health and lower C
high blood pressure. Stress management U
techniques include exercising, listening S
to music, focusing on something calm or S
peaceful, and meditating. I
O
 Cut of too much salt from your diet. N
Too much salt intake in diet can lead to
high blood pressure and increase in
cardiac work load.
 Do not include large amount of red meats
in your diet.

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 If you already have high blood pressure, E
it is important to prevent it from getting C

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 worse or causing complications. You T
should get regular medical care and U
follow your prescribed treatment plan. R
Your plan will include healthy lifestyle E
habit recommendations and
possibly medicines. C
U
M
 
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6. describe Complications :- I What are the
Complications  Heart attack or stroke.
S complications
of C of
 Aneurysm.
hypertension. 2min U hypertension?
 Heart failure. S PPT
 Weakened and narrowed blood vessels in S
your kidneys. I
 Thickened, narrowed or torn blood O
vessels in the eyes. N
 Metabolic syndrome.
 Trouble with memory or understanding.
 Dementia.

CONCLUSION :-

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Hypertension is a very important disorder in aged people and is associated with higher risk of cardiovascular morbidity and
mortality. The fact of reducing blood pressure values decreases the risk for cardiac death as well as neurological, metabolic,
and musculoskeletal system sequelae in aged people.

SUMMARY :-

In this session, I have discussed about Hypertension , its causes and symptoms, the risks related to hypertension, its
prevention and dietary modifications to prevent Hypertension.

References :-

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  Smeltzer S, Bare BG, Hinkle JI, cheever Kh. Brunner and Siddharth’s Textbook of Medical Surgical Nursing.
Twelfth Edition. Wolters Kluwer Health, Lippincott Williams and Wilkins. 2010.
 Potter, P.A., Perry, A.G., Stockert, P.A., & Hall, A.M. (2019). Essentials for Nursing Practice (9th ed.). St. Louis:
Elsevier.
 https://www.who.int/health-topics/hypertension/#tab=tab_1
 https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/high-blood-pressure/symptoms-causes/syc-20373410
 https://medlineplus.gov/howtopreventhighbloodpressure.html

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