APPLICATION OF RED GINGER DRINK THERAPY IN REDUCING BLOOD PRESSURE IN HYPERTENSION PATIENTS IN GAMPONG GEUCEU MEUNARA JAYA BARU DISTRICT BANDA ACEH CITY

APPLICATION OF RED GINGER DRINK THERAPY

Abstract

Hypertensive patients who experience an increase in blood pressure if not treated properly and correctly will have other disease complications such as stroke, heart failure and kidney failure. The application of red ginger drink therapy is one of the interventions to reduce blood pressure in hypertensive patients. The purpose of this study was to describe nursing care with the application of red ginger drink therapy in lowering blood pressure in hypertensive patients. This research design is descriptive using a case study approach method. Respondents in this study were two subjects who suffered from hypertension, while subject I, 38 years old, had experienced hypertension for 10 years ago, and subject II had experienced hypertension for 5 years ago. The results of the study Before the intervention, subject I was 170/100 mmHg and subject II was 160/90 mmHg. Blood pressure after intervention in subject I was 150/90 mmHg and subject II was 151/100 mmHg. This study proves that the application of red ginger drink therapy is effective in reducing blood pressure in hypertensive patients. It is hoped that this research can be used as an intervention in lowering blood pressure in hypertensive patients.