Importance Of Education On Hypertension
Community Resources There is an increase in hypertension seen in the community. It is imperative that healthcare providers not only educate the patients on hypertension, but they must educate the families and the communities. Some local community resources include the fire department which offers free blood …show more content…
J.P. make educated lifestyle choices and changes that will promote health and promote a stable blood pressure. Mr. J.P. has been aware of possible behavioral changes. Patients with hypertension may have very comprehensive learning needs. The learning needs are focused on controlling blood pressure and preventing complications of hypertension. Learning needs of preventing and controlling blood pressure may seems complex which may include: monitoring blood pressure level, eating correctly using the DASH diet plan, exercising, medications compliance, prevention of complications from uncontrolled hypertension, knowledge of medications, knowledge of the disease process and how to manage blood pressure from going to low or going to high. The main goal of the teaching plan is to provide the patient with knowledge of hypertension to be able to make self-directed behavioral changes to improve their overall