Patient/caregiver was educated upon life-style measures for individuals with history of orthostatic hypotension as follows: Orthostatic hypotensive individuals with coexisting history of bleeding peptic ulcers, hemorrhoids, or any other condition that can cause an internal bleed, can be at higher risk for exacerbation of hypotension. Individuals with such history must keep a close watch on the color of urine and stool. Report to the physician regarding any findings of blood in the urine or stool. [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated upon life-style measures for individuals with history of orthostatic hypotension as follows: Orthostatic hypotensive patients with history of coexisting heart failure must report to the physician regarding any signs and symptoms of worsening heart failure, such as, exacerbation of SOB, worsening pedal edema, increasing dizziness, acute weight gain, fatigue, and poorly felt pulse. Observe compliance with recommendations for heart healthy diet and fluid volume intake limitations, if any. Poorly controlled orthostatic hypotension [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated upon life-style measures for individuals with history of orthostatic hypotension as follows: Low circulating blood volume can contribute to increased thickening of blood with increased risk for clot formation and DVT. Observing compliance with daily fluid intake recommendations can help prevent risk for hypotensive episodes and DVT. Also, observing compliance with wearing compression stockings can help reduce pooling of blood in BLE. Return of blood volume into circulation can help prevent orthostatic [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated upon life-style measures for individuals with history of orthostatic hypotension as follows: Avoid hot summer climates and sauna units. Hot climates and warm room temperatures can result in excessive sweating, increased fluid loss, dehydration, and eventually contribute to orthostatic hypotension. Be aware of signs and symptoms of dehydration, such as, poor urine volume output, dark yellow colored concentrated urine, episodes of dizziness and confusion, rapid heart rate, dry skin, and elevated temperature. [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated upon life-style measures for individuals with history of orthostatic hypotension as follows: 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 and can lead to episodes of orthostatic hypotension. Report to your physician regarding any poorly controlled nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea, which can worsen the symptoms of orthostatic hypotension. Consider increasing the volume of [...]