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Syllabus on the Care of Clients with Hypertension

Submitted by:
Diao, Fleizle Dace
Orlino, Peter
Rosales, Febb Ahlynn
Tan, Fredrick Edward
Submitted to:
Mr. John Robert General
Date Submitted:
09/22/15

Syllabus on The Care of Clients with Hypertension

Course Title: Nursing Care Management 105

Concept: Structured Health Teaching on the care of clients with Hypertension

Placement: First Semester

Time Allotment: 15 minutes

Topic Description: This topic deals on how to care for patients with Hypertension, its definition, prevention, and maintenance.

Central Objective: At the end of the 15 minute discussion, the learners shall gain the knowledge, skills and right attitude about hypertension, its definition,
prevention and maintenance.

PURPOSE: To provide learners with complete information about care of clients with hypertension.
GOAL: The learners will be able to acquire good attitude, enhance knowledge and develop skills on how to take care of clients with hypertension.

Objectives
At the end of the
discussion the learners
will be able to:
1. discuss the

Content Outline

I.

Introduction
High blood pressure is a common condition in which the long-term force of the blood against your artery walls is
high enough that it may eventually cause health problems, such as heart disease. Hypertension, or high blood
pressure, is a dangerous condition that can lead to strokes, heart attacks, heart failure, or kidney disease.
Blood Pressure Levels
Normal
systolic: less than 120 mmHg
diastolic: less than 80 mmHg
At risk (Pre-Hypertension)
systolic: 120139 mmHg
diastolic: 8089 mmHg
High
systolic: 140 mmHg or higher
diastolic: 90 mmHg or higher

II.

Causes

introduction briefly

2. elaborate the causes

of hypertension

1. Primary Hypertension- For most adults, there's no identifiable cause of high blood pressure. This type of

high blood pressure, called primary (essential) hypertension, tends to develop gradually over many years.
2. Secondary Hypertension- Some people have high blood pressure caused by an underlying condition. This

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3. name the at least 10

risk factors for

hypertension.

III.

type of high blood pressure, called secondary hypertension, tends to appear suddenly and cause higher blood
pressure than does primary hypertension. Various conditions and medications can lead to secondary
hypertension, including:
Obstructive sleep apnea
Kidney problems
Adrenal gland tumors
Thyroid problems
Certain defects in blood vessels you're born with (congenital)
Certain medications, such as birth control pills, cold remedies, decongestants, over-the-counter pain relievers
and some prescription drugs
Illegal drugs, such as cocaine and amphetamines
Alcohol abuse or chronic alcohol use

Risk Factors
1. Age- The risk of high blood pressure increases as you age. Through early middle age, or about age 45, high blood
pressure is more common in men. Women are more likely to develop high blood pressure after age 65.
2. Race- High blood pressure is particularly common among blacks, often developing at an earlier age than it does in

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cdc.gov,. (2015). Know the facts about Hypertension. Retrieved 21 September 2015, from http://www.cdc.gov/bloodpressure/docs/ConsumerEd_HBP.pdf
Psh.org.ph,. (2015). Philippine Society of Hypertension. Retrieved 21 September 2015, from http://www.psh.org.ph/?page=lecture-slides
Hypertensionfoundation.org,. (2015). Hypertension Education Foundation, Inc. - Adivice For Patients. Retrieved 21 September 2015, from
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