NURS 498 Lecture Notes - Lecture 8: Headache, Valsartan, Curry Powder
18 Mar 2018
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Fasting blood glucose, fasting total cholesterol, 12-lead. Ambulatory bp monitoring more accurate in predicting cardiovascular risk than office. Nutritional therapy: restrict sodium, reduce weight, restrict cholesterol and saturated fats, maintain adequate intake of potassium, maintain adequate intake of calcium and magnesium, regular, moderate physical activity, cessation of smoking, moderation of alcohol consumption. Should be used in all hypertensive patients as either definitive or adjunctive therapy. Modifications include dietary changes (including reduced sodium intake), limitation of alcohol, regular physical activity, avoidance of tobacco use, stress management and weight reduction. Overweight individuals have an increased incidence of htn and increased cardiovascular disease risk. Limit alcohol consumption to 2 drinks or fewer per day, and consumption should not exceed 14 standard drinks per week for men and 9 standard drinks per week for women. 30-60 minutes of moderate-intensity dynamic exercises 4-7 days per week in addition to the routine activities of daily living. Higher intensities of exercise are no more effective.
