Blood Pressure Management

The Nurses will monitor and perform the regular 6 monthly checks on patients with high blood pressure in accordance with the guidelines for the management of hypertension. At your check up the nurse will take BP and pulse; test urine specimen annually; check weight and advise; check smoking habit and advise.

Aims

• to reduce mortality and morbidity from raised BP
• to maintain or improve the quality of life of the patient with raised BP

Objectives

• to educate patients about their medical problem and associated risk factors
• to provide advice to promote and sustain healthier lifestyle
• to monitor the effect of treatment and arrange future reviews