The goal of this continuing education module is to update nurses’ ability to identify and treat people with hypertension. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to:
- List the three categories of hypertension according to the JNC 7 with their corresponding systolic and diastolic blood pressures
- Describe eight risk factors that, along with hypertension, increase a patient’s risk for stroke and cardiovascular disease
- Demonstrate appropriate screening and referral of adults at risk for hypertension
