Nurses General Nursing
Published Jan 28, 2003
opalmRN
802 Posts
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
583 Posts
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
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