STUDI KASUS ASUHAN KEPERAWATAN GERONTIK PASIEN DENGAN HIPERTENSI MELALUI PEMBERIAN PISANG AMBON UNTUK PENURUNAN CURAH JANTUNG DI WILAYAH KERJA PUSKESMAS BELAKANG PADANG KOTA BATAM

Abstract

Hypertension is defined as a systolic blood pressure equal to or more than 140 mmHg, or a diastolic blood pressure equal to or more than 90 mmHg (WHO, 2014). Conditions in the elderly with hypertension require treatment/therapy. One of the non-pharmacological therapies is BBT (Biological Base Therapy). The purpose of this professional scientific paper is to perform gerontic nursing care for Ny. E by giving Ambon banana consumption to reduce high blood pressure in the work area of the Puskesmas behind Padang, Batam in 2021. The method used in this Professional Scientific Paper is a case study conducted based on the stages of nursing care including assessment, diagnosis, intervention, implementation and nursing evaluations for 9 visits from June 20, 2021 to June 28, 2021. The results of Professional Scientific Papers found that the application of banana consumption can reduce blood pressure in people with hypertension, from blood pressure of 170/100 mmHg down to 150/90 mmHg. The conclusion of the therapy application of Ambon banana consumption can be one of the non-pharmacological treatments to reduce blood pressure in patients with hypertension. It is recommended for people with hypertension to consume Ambon banana as a non-pharmacological treatment of hypertension and minimal side effects.