Unit 4 Capstone Project Hypertension
"Hypertension"
Sherelle Washington
HS200-26
Unit 4 Capstone Project: Hypertension
Kaplan University
10/28/14
There are different ways to diagnose your blood pressure. The most common way is to use a blood pressure machine or monitor. The doctor normally takes an inflatable cuff and put it around your arm. The machine gets turned on and the cuff begins to tighten a little around your arm. While the cuff is tightening the machine is checking your blood pressure. Once the cuff deflate, it is done checking your blood pressure. There are two numbers that shows up on the monitor screen. The top number takes measurements of the pressure in the arteries when the heart is beating. The lower number takes measurements of the pressure in the arteries between heart beats. Both numbers are important when measuring your blood pressure. Normally the doctor takes your blood pressure three different times at each doctor visit. The reason why is because blood pressure varies throughout the day. Also it I 'd best to check the blood pressure in both arms to determine if there is any difference between the two. Sometimes the doctor may ask for you to check and monitor your blood pressure at home to make sure there are no significant changes that is making your blood pressure worser than what it is. There are many forms of complimentary …show more content…
A patient with high blood pressure should know that not all patients with it will experience signs and symptoms. Patients should also know that untreated high blood pressure can have serious affects on their bodies because having high blood pressure will lead to serious complications. Headaches, abnormal nosebleeds, fatigue, and feeling dizzy can be signs and symptoms of early stage high blood pressure. Patients should know that they should not smoke if they have high blood pressure, because it can cause a spike in their blood
Sherelle Washington
HS200-26
Unit 4 Capstone Project: Hypertension
Kaplan University
10/28/14
There are different ways to diagnose your blood pressure. The most common way is to use a blood pressure machine or monitor. The doctor normally takes an inflatable cuff and put it around your arm. The machine gets turned on and the cuff begins to tighten a little around your arm. While the cuff is tightening the machine is checking your blood pressure. Once the cuff deflate, it is done checking your blood pressure. There are two numbers that shows up on the monitor screen. The top number takes measurements of the pressure in the arteries when the heart is beating. The lower number takes measurements of the pressure in the arteries between heart beats. Both numbers are important when measuring your blood pressure. Normally the doctor takes your blood pressure three different times at each doctor visit. The reason why is because blood pressure varies throughout the day. Also it I 'd best to check the blood pressure in both arms to determine if there is any difference between the two. Sometimes the doctor may ask for you to check and monitor your blood pressure at home to make sure there are no significant changes that is making your blood pressure worser than what it is. There are many forms of complimentary …show more content…
A patient with high blood pressure should know that not all patients with it will experience signs and symptoms. Patients should also know that untreated high blood pressure can have serious affects on their bodies because having high blood pressure will lead to serious complications. Headaches, abnormal nosebleeds, fatigue, and feeling dizzy can be signs and symptoms of early stage high blood pressure. Patients should know that they should not smoke if they have high blood pressure, because it can cause a spike in their blood