Hypertension (HPT) Flashcards
(5 cards)
A male patient is a known hypertension patient who was rushed to the hospital this morning due to a hypertensive episode attack. Upon history taking, his family members have alerted you that Mr. Kawana has been defaulting on his hypertensive medication, and this is the second time he’s having such an attack. His vital signs read as follows: Temp 34.3, blood pressure 165/125, pulse 130 bpm, saturation 82%. You and RN Mandela are the two health workers in charge of the emergency department that Mr. Kawana has been brought to.
1.1 Define his condition
A male patient is a known hypertension patient who was rushed to the hospital this morning due to a hypertensive episode attack. Upon history taking, his family members have alerted you that Mr. Kawana has been defaulting on his hypertensive medication, and this is the second time he’s having such an attack. His vital signs read as follows: Temp 34.3, blood pressure 165/125, pulse 130 bpm, saturation 82%. You and RN Mandela are the two health workers in charge of the emergency department that Mr. Kawana has been brought to.
1.2 Outline any symptoms Mr. Kawana had before being rushed to the hospital. (3)
A male patient is a known hypertension patient who was rushed to the hospital this morning due to a hypertensive episode attack. Upon history taking, his family members have alerted you that Mr. Kawana has been defaulting on his hypertensive medication, and this is the second time he’s having such an attack. His vital signs read as follows: Temp 34.3, blood pressure 165/125, pulse 130 bpm, saturation 82%. You and RN Mandela are the two health workers in charge of the emergency department that Mr. Kawana has been brought to.
1.3 Explain nursing interventions to alleviate Mr. Kawana’s condition (6)
A male patient is a known hypertension patient who was rushed to the hospital this morning due to a hypertensive episode attack. Upon history taking, his family members have alerted you that Mr. Kawana has been defaulting on his hypertensive medication, and this is the second time he’s having such an attack. His vital signs read as follows: Temp 34.3, blood pressure 165/125, pulse 130 bpm, saturation 82%. You and RN Mandela are the two health workers in charge of the emergency department that Mr. Kawana has been brought to.
1.4 Outline the health education you’ll give Mr. Kawana upon discharge (6)
