Can high blood pressure cause falling?

But a new study in the May 2015 Hypertension found no increased risk of falls in people taking blood pressure drugs. For the study, nearly 600 people with chronic high blood pressure reported their falls to researchers via mail-in postcards and phone calls.

Is it safe to reduce blood pressure medications for older adults?

It may be safe to stop antihypertensive medications in older people who are taking the medication for high blood pressure or primary prevention of heart disease. Older adults should not stop any of their medications without talking to a healthcare professional.

What would you do as a nurse if given a telephone order explain the process of giving a telephone order?

First, note the date and time. On the next line, write “telephone order.” (Don’t use P.O. for phone order-it could be mistaken for “by mouth.”) Then write the health care provider’s name, and sign your name. * Read back the order and get confirmation from the person who gave the order.

Can you discontinue blood pressure medication?

Do not make changes to your blood pressure medication on your own. It is critical you meet with your doctor. Abruptly stopping any medication used to treat high blood pressure could be very dangerous. Your blood pressure may rise, putting you at risk for a heart attack, stroke, and other life-threatening conditions.

Can a nurse take a verbal order from another nurse?

Nurses (Receivers) 1. Do not accept verbal orders from office staff, another nurse or anyone who is not an authorized, licensed prescriber. 2. Transcribe directly into the medical record.

Can nurses order without medication?

A nurse should never administer prescription medications without a valid prescription or order from a physician. In effect, doing that constitutes practicing medicine without a medical license and is beyond the scope of a nurse’s license.