Patient/caregiver was educated upon life-style measures in individuals with history of hypotension as follows: 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. Individuals with [...]

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 [...]

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, [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]