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Hypertension- Nursing Care DIURETIC Daily Weight Intake and Output (I & O) Urine Output Response of BP Electrolytes Take Pulses Ischemic Episodes (TIA) Complications: The 4 Cs on Hypertension (see next page) For patients with elevated blood pressure monitor daily weights, intake and output,and urine output to watch for fluid retention. Monitor blood pressure and pulse in response to treatments. Diuretics may cause increase loss of electrolytes in the urine.

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Page 1: Hypertension

Hypertension- Nursing Care

DIURETICDaily WeightIntake and Output (I & O)Urine OutputResponse of BPElectrolytesTake PulsesIschemic Episodes (TIA)

Complications: The 4 Cs on Hypertension (see next page)For patients with elevated blood pressure monitor daily weights, intake and output,and urine output to watch for fluid retention. Monitor blood pressure and pulse in response to treatments. Diuretics may cause increase loss of electrolytes in the urine.

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Hypertension- Complications

The 4 Cs

Coronary Artery DiseaseCoronary Rheumatic FeverCongestive Heart FailureCerebral Vascular Accident

Hypertension untreated can lead to vascular and valve destruction including those conditions listed above. Hypertension can also lead CVA or stroke in patients with long term uncontrolled hypertension.