Blood+Pressure+Clinic

= Blood Pressure Clinic =

The UNB Nursing Students held a blood pressure clinic on October 27, 2010 for the students and staff of FHS in the Tom Morrison Theatre.  At the blood pressure clinic, we checked students blood pressure and educate them on what blood pressure is, systolic versus diastolic pressure and gave them a card with their blood pressure on it.

**Blood Pressure Facts:**
 * Blood pressure is the force (pressure) of blood pushing against the walls of the blood vessels in your body.
 * A blood pressure reading has 2 numbers and is written as a fraction. The first or larger number is known as the systolic pressure and it is the pressure in your vessels when your heart contracts or beats. The second or lower number is known as the diastolic pressure and it is the pressure in your vessels when your heart relaxes (in between beats). Normal blood pressure reading is 120 / 80.
 * Blood pressure changes moment to moment, day to day. It is usually lowest when you sleep and gradually rises throughout the day.
 * High blood pressure can lead to increased risk for cardiovascular disease i.e. heart attacks and strokes, increased risk for kidney disease and damage to your arteries.

**Why did the UNB Nurses hold a Blood Pressure Clinic?**

 The UNB Nurses held a blood pressure clinic to assess for high blood pressure and to assess the overall health status of the students and the staff of FHS. We looked for gaps in the student/staff’s knowledge pertaining to blood pressure and in turn provided appropriate teaching and health promotion.

An unhealthy diet and lack of exercise are two important factors that can lead to the development of high blood pressure, also known as hypertension. These same two risk factors can also contribute to the development of Type 2 Diabetes. These two diseases often coincide.

 The UNB Nurses held a blood pressure clinic to assess for high blood pressure and to assess the overall health status of the students and the staff of FHS. We looked for gaps in their knowledge and in turn provided appropriate teaching and health promotion related to blood pressure.

Benefits of the Blood Pressure Clinic We tested the student’s knowledge and provided health teaching on blood pressure using a Blood Pressure Fact Sheet that included True or False questions. As a result the students of FHS were very knowledgeable on the topic of blood pressure and were very eager to learn more.

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