Hypertension/Kidney function

[opalmRN]

OK all you seasoned veterans, I need some suggestions.

I have to submit a BRIEF overview on "the effects of UNTREATED hypertension on kidney function."

I don't need anything to big and God knows it can't be to medical as the rest of the class is not on the nursing track and I don't want to lose anyone's interest.

Thanks in advance for any info you may have!

C;)

[2ndCareerRN]

Good luck. You will need to throw some medical into the presentation, it is the nature of the beast.

I always use a few minutes at triage for education when somone with elevated BP comes through. Esp if it is a young black male. Just a short talk to tell them to watch their pressure, see a doctor if it doesn't get better and that allowing it to go unchecked can result in blindness, kidney disease/failure (which leads to dialysis) and impotenence (which makes them pay attention).

Here are a couple of sites for you to look at for some ideas.

http://www.niddk.nih.gov/health/kidney/summary/hypotens/hypotens.htm

http://www.niddk.nih.gov/health/kidney/pubs/highblood/highblood.htm

bob

[opalmRN]

Thanks 2ndcareerRN,

I am very greatful for the information. Thanks so much and I'll let you know how it goes.

You're GREAT!

C