The nurse is reinforcing teaching about the symptoms of hypertension for a patient who has a blood pressure of 198/110 mm Hg. The patient had headaches 2 years ago from high blood pressure. After taking antihypertensive medication, the headaches stopped, so the patient stopped the medication. What should the teaching include?

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Symptoms of hypertension may not always be present, but when they are, they may include headaches, visual disturbances, shortness of breath, chest pain, and dizziness. It is important for the patient to continue taking antihypertensive medication as prescribed to prevent complications from uncontrolled high blood pressure.

The Nurse Is Reinforcing Teaching About the Symptoms of Hypertension