Approximately 40% of adults living in the United States have hypertension. Almost half of these adults that have hypertension have unmanaged blood pressure. Hypertension has been termed the “silent killer” because a person may be unaware their blood pressure is elevated. Health care is shifting to place an emphasis on providing education to have a healthier community, as well as primary prevention in efforts to decrease hospital admissions due to hypertensive crisis or further complications related to uncontrolled hypertension. Key topics to cover would include how to prevent and manage hypertension through pharmacological and nonpharmacological interventions, such as diet modifications and lifestyle considerations. This education is vital
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244). The prevalence of hypertension in middle aged Hispanics is 30%, which makes them a good target audience for this education (Sorlie, Allison, Aviles-Santa, Cai, & Daviglus, 2014).
For the purpose of the literature review, an educational tool will be created for Hispanic females between ages 30-65 in hypertension screening, diagnosis, management, and adverse outcomes associated with uncontrolled …show more content…
The heart pumps blood, oxygen, and nutrients through the pathway of the blood vessels to all other organs and tissues in the body. When the heart contracts and relaxes, there is a pressure exerted on the arteries which is measured and recorded as blood pressure. A blood pressure that is elevated is referred to as hypertension. Blood pressure is measured using a device called a non-mercury sphygmomanometer or an automatic oscillometric monitor. The cuff is inflated to “restrict blood flow, and the device measures the pressure when the blood flow starts to return (systolic BP), and the level at which the blood flows unhindered (diastolic BP)” (Bunker, 2014, p. 51). No caffeinated beverages such as tea or coffee should be consumed 30 minutes prior to the measurement. The patient should be seated for at least 5 minutes before the blood pressure is measured, and should withhold from talking during the measurement. If the blood pressure measurement reads greater than 140/90 mm Hg, the provider should repeat the measurement after one-minute. The provider may measure blood pressure in the same arm at each subsequent visit for consistency (Bunker, 2014, p.
244). The prevalence of hypertension in middle aged Hispanics is 30%, which makes them a good target audience for this education (Sorlie, Allison, Aviles-Santa, Cai, & Daviglus, 2014).
For the purpose of the literature review, an educational tool will be created for Hispanic females between ages 30-65 in hypertension screening, diagnosis, management, and adverse outcomes associated with uncontrolled …show more content…
The heart pumps blood, oxygen, and nutrients through the pathway of the blood vessels to all other organs and tissues in the body. When the heart contracts and relaxes, there is a pressure exerted on the arteries which is measured and recorded as blood pressure. A blood pressure that is elevated is referred to as hypertension. Blood pressure is measured using a device called a non-mercury sphygmomanometer or an automatic oscillometric monitor. The cuff is inflated to “restrict blood flow, and the device measures the pressure when the blood flow starts to return (systolic BP), and the level at which the blood flows unhindered (diastolic BP)” (Bunker, 2014, p. 51). No caffeinated beverages such as tea or coffee should be consumed 30 minutes prior to the measurement. The patient should be seated for at least 5 minutes before the blood pressure is measured, and should withhold from talking during the measurement. If the blood pressure measurement reads greater than 140/90 mm Hg, the provider should repeat the measurement after one-minute. The provider may measure blood pressure in the same arm at each subsequent visit for consistency (Bunker, 2014, p.