title: Arterial hypertension. A nonpharmacologic approach.
abstract: Non-compliance for the treatment of hypertension is very high due to the asymptomatic nature of the disease process, the modifications of lifestyle, and the untoward side-effects of the medication regime. Nurses have a primary role in assessing, diagnosing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the effectiveness of an individualized nursing care plan. A master nursing care plan is included to assist the nurse in teaching the patient with arterial hypertension.
authors.forename: R A
authors.initials: RA
authors.lastname: Hargrove-Huttel
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D006973:Hypertension / Q000451:nursing* / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000523:psychology; D008297:Male; D009743:Nursing, Practical / Q000193:education; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D010349:Patient Compliance; D010353:Patient Education as Topic