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Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is defined as a blood pressure exceeding 140/90 mmHg. It can be primary/essential in 90% of cases or secondary due to an identifiable underlying condition like renal disease. Nursing care goals for hypertension focus on lowering blood pressure, adhering to treatment, lifestyle modifications, and preventing complications. One nursing diagnosis is risk for decreased cardiac output, as hypertension can result from an increased cardiac output or peripheral resistance that r

Author

Janette De los Santos

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