The Silent Killer is Hypertension

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High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is the most common cardiovascular disease. Blood pressure refers to the force of blood pushing against artery walls as it flows through the body. High blood pressure can threaten healthy arteries and lead to life-threatening conditions such as heart disease and stroke. Hypertension is the leading cause of stroke and a major cause of heart attack.
Hypertension is often called "the silent killer" because it rarely causes symptoms, even as it inflicts serious damage to the body. Left untreated, high blood pressure can lead to vision problems, as well as to heart attack, stroke, and other potentially fatal conditions, including kidney failure. One in four American adults has high blood pressure. Hypertension is defined as a blood pressure at or above 140 / 90 mm Hg (CDC, n.d.).
Fortunately, high blood pressure can be controlled effectively. Patient education is one of the most important jobs of a nurse. The purpose of this teaching plan is to improve health and possibly save lives by generating and d...

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