Definition of blood pressure in nursing

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Tick, tick, tick. Cheryl Dennison Himmelfarb With that wait over, Himmelfarb took a few moments to share the thinking behind the changes. “The term ‘prehypertension’ was a well-intentioned way to nudge patients toward healthier choices,” explains Himmelfarb, who also directs the The new definition of hypertension (anything at or above 130/80) will translate to an increase to almost 50 percent—from 1 in 3—of the adult population in the United States with hypertension. However the vast majority of those newly diagnosed would not be prescribed medication but rather guided to modify their lifestyles immediately to lower blood pressure. In addition to more aggressive treatment, the Hypertension Guideline emphasizes an individualized approach that involves shared decision-making and support. That’s where nurses come in, Himmelfarb says: “We need to empower patients to know their numbers—their blood pressure levels vs. the goals, their athersclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) risk —and offer strategies for self-managing high blood pressure.” On this, the clock is still ticking. Here are some things Nurses Need to Know (read the full list of recommendations and more from Cheryl Dennison Himmelfarb in the Spring 2018 issue of Johns Hopkins Nursing): • R isk for heart attack, stroke, and other consequences of high blood pressure begins at any systolic level above 120. (The risk doubles, for instance, at a systolic blood pressure of 130 compared to 120.) • Blood pressure in the ...

Low blood pressure, also known as hypotension, is a blood pressure under 90/60 millimeters of mercury. Many people have no symptoms. When it does cause symptoms, they’re usually disruptive, such as dizziness and fainting. In some cases, hypotension is dangerous, so early diagnosis and treatment are important. Overview Symptoms of low blood pressure. What is low blood pressure? Hypotension, or low blood pressure, is when your blood pressure’s much lower than expected. It can happen either as a condition on its own or as a symptom of a wide range of conditions. It may not cause symptoms, but when it does, it can require medical attention. Hypotension has two definitions: • Absolute hypotension: Your resting blood pressure is below 90/60 millimeters of mercury (mm Hg). • Orthostatic hypotension: Your blood pressure remains low for longer than three minutes of you standing up from a sitting position. (It’s normal for your blood pressure to drop briefly when you change positions, but not for that long.) The drop must be 20 millimeters of mercury or more for your systolic (top) pressure and 10 millimeters of mercury or more for your diastolic (bottom) pressure. Another name for this is postural hypotension because it happens with changes in posture. Measuring blood pressure involves two numbers in millimeters of mercury. • Systolic (top number): This is the pressure on your arteries each time your heart beats. • Diastolic (bottom number): This is how much pressure your arteries ...

Hypertension, commonly known as high blood pressure, is a chronic medical condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It is a major risk factor for heart disease, The five hypertension nursing diagnoses discussed in this article are: ineffective health maintenance, ineffective therapeutic regimen management, risk for decreased cardiac output, risk for injury, and anxiety. For each diagnosis, we will discuss the nursing interventions that can help manage the patient’s condition, as well as the rationale behind these interventions. By understanding these nursing diagnoses and interventions, nurses can provide high-quality care to patients with hypertension and help them achieve better health outcomes. By following the nursing interventions outlined in this article, nurses can help patients manage their blood pressure, reduce their risk of complications, and improve their overall quality of life. What is Hypertension? Hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, is a chronic medical condition characterized by elevated blood pressure in the arteries. Blood pressure is the force of blood pushing against the walls of the arteries as the heart pumps blood. When the blood pressure is consistently high, it can lead to serious health problems such as heart disease, stroke, and kidney failure. Hypertension is a common condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It is often referred to as a “silent killer” because it often has no symptoms, and many people are una...

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3.2 Blood Pressure Basics Open Resources for Nursing (Open RN) What is Blood Pressure? A blood pressure reading is the measurement of the force of blood against the walls of the arteries as the heart pumps blood through the body. It is reported in millimeters of mercury (mmHg). This pressure changes in the arteries when the heart is contracting compared to when it is resting and filling with blood. Blood pressure is typically expressed as the reflection of two numbers, systolic pressure and diastolic pressure. The systolic blood pressure is the maximum pressure on the arteries during systole, the phase of the heartbeat when the ventricles contract. Systole causes the ejection of blood out of the ventricles and into the aorta and pulmonary arteries. The diastolic blood pressure is the resting pressure on the arteries during diastole, the phase between each contraction of the heart when the ventricles are filling with blood. [1] Blood pressure measurements are obtained using a stethoscope and a sphygmomanometer, also called a blood pressure cuff. To obtain a manual blood pressure reading, the blood pressure cuff is placed around a patient’s extremity, and a stethoscope is placed over an artery. For most blood pressure readings, the cuff is usually placed around the upper arm, and the stethoscope is placed over the brachial artery. The cuff is inflated to constrict the artery until the pulse is no longer palpable, and then it is deflated slowly. The American Heart Association...