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Hypertension

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Type of eating plan used for hypertension.
Type of diet that may be used for hypertensive patients.
The pressure exerted on the arterial walls during the relaxation of the heart.
The blood pressure is always read as the systolic pressure ____ the diastolic pressure.
Report any changes in the client's vital signs or weight or undesirable effects of medication to the ______________ immediately.
Another way to help lower/control blood pressure.
Gauge used to help take a person's blood pressure.
Potential sign of life-threatening stage of hypertension.
Type of hypertension characterized by a patient taking 3 or more medications where their hypertension still isn't under control.
Blood pressure range that is 120/80 or slightly less.
Some hypertension medications work by ________ the blood vessels.
Type of blood pressure medication that can increase urinary output.
The systolic number is always ______ than the diastolic number.
Hypertension greatly increase the risk for heart attack and ______.
Pressure exerted on the arterial walls during the heart beat.
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Type of restriction the client may be under if they are experiencing edema.
Type of hypertension caused by the stress of being in a doctor's office.
Most high blood pressure is found during a _______ check at the doctor's office.
Instrument used to hear the Korotkoff sounds.
Type of modification used to help lower/control blood pressure.
Abnormally High Blood Pressure
Because a person's blood pressure __________ during the day, it must be taken more than once if hypertension is suspected.
Additional test that may be used with a hypertension diagnosis.
High blood pressure sufferers often don't experience ________ until the disease becomes severe.
Regular daily ________ can help lower/control blood pressure.
Vital sign that may be affected by certain hypertension medications.
Blood pressure is the measurement of force applied on the ______ walls.