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Life-style Measures to be Observed in Individuals with History of Hypotension-3

Patient/caregiver was educated upon life-style measures in individuals with history of hypotension as follows: Progressive damage to heart muscle with unresolving hypotension can lead to arrhythmias and heart failure. Keep a close watch and report to your physician regarding any signs and symptoms of worsening arrhythmia, such as, fluttering in the chest, racing or abnormally slow heartbeat, poorly felt pulse, dizziness, any episodes of loss of consciousness, and fainting. Observe compliance with intake of anti-arrhythmic [...]

Life-style Measures to be Observed in Individuals with History of Hypotension-2

Patient/caregiver was educated upon life-style measures in individuals with history of hypotension as follows: Optimum intake of sodium in the diet is essential for fluid retention in the circulation and maintenance of blood pressure. Low salt intake can lead to poor fluid volume in circulation and consequently, result in hypotension. Observe compliance with intake of sodium as recommended by your physician. Individuals with history of excessive alcohol consumption can present with increased frequency of urination, [...]

Life-style Measures to be Observed in Individuals with History of Hypotension-1

Patient/caregiver was educated upon life-style measures in individuals with history of hypotension as follows: Observe compliance with log maintenance of everyday blood pressure readings. Report to your physician regarding any consistent systolic readings below 90 and diastolic readings below 60. Any cause of fluid loss in the body, such as, excessive sweating, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea, can contribute to low blood volume, which lowers the blood pressure, resulting in hypotension. Report to your physician regarding [...]

Nurse Teaching on Complications of Hypotension-2

Patient/caregiver was educated upon complications of hypotension as follows: Hypotension and reduced blood and oxygen supply to the lungs can result in poor gas exchange in the lungs, reduced oxygen pick-up, contributing to increased dyspnea and SOB. Unresolved hypotension and progressively reduced blood supply to the kidneys can result in diminishing urine output, increased fluid and waste retention, and slow deterioration of renal function. Reduced blood supply to the skeletal muscle can result in reduced [...]

Complications of Hypotension-1

Patient/caregiver was educated upon complications of hypotension as follows: Low blood pressure, secondary to any cause, can compromise blood supply to vital organs, thus resulting in poor oxygen and nutrient delivery to vital organs. Progressively reduced blood supply to vital organs and tissues, such as, brain, heart, lung, muscle, and kidneys, can result in deterioration of their overall function and failure. Low blood pressure and reduced blood supply to the brain can contribute to altered [...]