|
Intervention |
BP Monitoring Frequency |
Comments |
| Lifestyle changes | Every 3-6 months | Monitoring every 1-2 months may be needed with a “high-normal” BP (130-139/85-89) |
| Drug therapy and lifestyle changes |
Monthly, until target BP is met. Once blood pressure is stable with 2 consecutive BP readings below target, monitoring interval is every 3-6 months. |
Shorter intervals may be required for severe HTN, intolerance of drug therapy, presence of target organ damage. Stable, normotensive clients should undertake self/home monitoring for one week every 3 months |
Chronic Disease
Nursing Management of Hypertension
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