Hypertension and its

Prevention

By: Jumarly G. Macapundag

BSN-201

Lesson Plan Title: Hypertension

and its Prevention

Patient: 25-45 y/o

Presenter: Jumarly G.

Macapundag

Setting: Bagong Lipunan Health

Center

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Brief Patient Summary:

People at the age of 24-45 y/o are

prone to develop hypertension. People

at this age should be informed about

methods on how to prevent this kind of

disease that would cause furthermore

complications. Hypertension is not a

part of healthy aging.

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Introduction to the Topic:

In adults, it is generally agreed that a

blood pressure is abnormally high when

the systolic pressure is equal to or greater

than 140 mmHg and the diastolic pressure

is equal to or higher than 90 mmHg.

Hypertension is not a single disease entity

in the usual sense, but rather a major

indicator of the prognosis for future

development of cardiovascular,

cerebrovascular, and renal disease.

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It is very important for people to be

informed regarding this kind of disease

because hypertension is a major threat

to life and its health. Prevention

methods are very important especially

at the age where people are prone to

hypertension. It would be easier for

people to avoid this kind of disease

rather than to have lifetime

maintenance for hypertension.

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Overall Goal:

The clients will be able to understand

and explain hypertension in terms of its

definition, risk factors, complication, and

its prevention.

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TOPIC OUTLINE:

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objectives topics Strategy/

medium

evaluation

At the end of

this session,

the clients will

be able to

know the

definition of

hypertension.

Definition of

hypertension

Discussion

proper

PowerPoint

presentation

The clients

were able to

define

hypertension.

objectives topics Strategy/

medium

evaluation

At the end of

this session,

the clients will

be able to

identify the

risk factors

that contribute

in developing

hypertension.

Risk factors of

hypertension

Lecture and

discussion

proper with

the clients

PowerPoint

presentation

Showing

pictures

The clients

were able to

identify and list

the risk factors

for

hypertension.

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objectives topics Strategy/mediu

m

evaluation

At the end of

this discussion,

the clients will

be able to, list

the

complications

for

hypertension.

Complications

of

hypertension

Lecture and

discussion

proper with

the clients

PowerPoint

presentation

Showing

pictures

Video

presentation

The clients

were able to

list down the

complications

of

hypertension.

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objectives topics Strategy/mediu

m

evaluation

At the end of

this session,

the clients will

be able to list

down the

prevention

methods

hypertension

and apply

these on their

daily life.

Methods in

prevention of

hypertension

Lecture and

discussion

proper with

the clients

PowerPoint

presentation

Showing

pictures

Video

presentation

The clients

were able to

list down the

prevention

methods for

hypertension

and know how

to apply these

on their daily

life.

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References:

• http://www.hypertensionprevention.com/

• http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/high-blood-

pressure/DS00100/DSECTION=complications

• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lCLHbwBBvFc

• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b5RC3BQlfls&f

eature=related

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Flow of

Discussion!

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What is BP?

• Blood Pressure (BP) is

the pressure exerted by

circulating blood upon the

walls of blood vessels, and is

one of the principal vital signs.

Facts:

• BP increases as we get older.

• “approximately 60% of people

25-45 y/o and older have high

BP. However, high blood

pressure is not a natural part

of healthy aging.

What is Hypertension?

• Also known as High blood

Pressure.

• When blood pressure stays

elevated over time. A

consistent blood pressure

reading of 140/90mm Hg or

higher.

• Usually cannot be cured, in

most cases can be prevented

• uncontrolled BP rises and falls

throughout the day, but when

the BP stays elevated over

time, then it is called High

Blood Pressure/Hypertension.

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Risk Factors:

• Family history of Hypertension

• Overweight

• Excessive sodium (salt) intake

• Lack of physical exercise

• Alcohol consumption

COMPLICATIONS!

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Arteries

• As people age,

arteries

throughout the

body can harden

which can cause

heart and

kidneys to work

harder.

Heart

• High BP can

cause blocked

flow, causing

heart attack or

congestive heat

failure.

Kidneys

• Over time, high

BP can narrow

and thicker blood

vessels, causing

kidneys to fail.

Eyes

• High BP can

cause blood

vessel to burst or

bleed and may

result in

blindness.

Brain

• High BP can

cause break in

the blood vessel,

which can cause

a stroke.

5 Major Effects of High Blood

Pressure.wmv

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Prevention Of

Hypertension And Its

Benefits

1. Follow a healthy eating

pattern• Fruits and

vegetables daily.

• Make low fat food

choices

• low saturated fat

and cholesterol

foods.

prevent high blood pressure

naturally.wmv

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2. Reduce sodium (salt)

intake• Buy fresh / frozen

or canned “no salt

added” vegetables

• Limit smoked,

cured, processed

meat

• Use herbs and

spices to season

• Reduce amount of

salt at the table and

during cooking

3. Maintain a healthy

weight

• Blood pressure

rises as body

weight increases

• Losing weight

can lower BP

4. Exercise

• Exercise as a

lifestyle

modification is

beneficial to a

wide variety of

health

conditions,

specifically to

hypertension

5. Limit alcohol

consumption• Too much alcohol

can raise BP

• Alcohol has

calories which

can make you

gain weight

• Drink in

moderation

6. Quit smoking

• Smoking injures

blood vessels and

speed up the

hardening of

arteries

7. Medical care

• Seek medical

care if you have

high blood

pressure so that

doctors will be

able to prescribe

medication.