Introduction Hypertension is one of the most common health concerns nowadays. It is characterized by a persistent increase in blood pressure. When a person’s blood pressure is persistently high, it can cause damage to the heart and the blood vessels (Mancia & Laurent, 2011). For instance, it makes the arteries stiff. Stiff arteries are most likely to get clogged. Day 1 Today, I commenced carrying out my research on the management of hypertension. My first task entailed collecting and reading materials from various sources. I found interesting facts about hypertension which include: Statistics Hypertension is one of the killer diseases nowadays (Criner et al., 2010). Millions of people across the world succumb to hypertension and its risk factors such as:   * Stroke   * Heart failure   * Cardiovascular disease   * Kidney and heart diseases   * Retinal disease Various health organizations have confirmed that this condition is serious and it can lead to massive loss of lives if not controlled. Classification the Blood Pressure Levels To manage this condition, health care providers should carry out a classification of blood pressure levels. The following list indicates various categories of blood pressure:   * Grade 1   * Grade 2   * Grade 3 Signs of Hypertension Diagnosis of hypertension is easy. The following are some of its common symptoms:   * Pain in the chest   * Blurred vision   * Headache and fatigue   * Difficulty in breathing   * Blood spots in urine It is important to understand that failure to treat hypertension in its early stages may lead to the development of serious conditions such as stroke and heart problems. Assessment of Patients It is important to assess the patients to evaluate their understanding of hypertension and how they manage it. This will aid in planning the assistance to give them after discharge. Some of the key areas that should be assessed include:   * Assessment of lifestyles   * History of previous anti-hypertensive treatments Once the evaluation has been conducted, it is necessary to equip them with vital information on hypertension management. The following information will be helpful. Control of Weight Obesity increases the chances of developing hypertension. In addition, it also promotes the development of medical conditions such as heart failure. Exercise It has been confirmed that hypertensive patients who do not engage in anaerobic exercises such as running and walking risk developing hypertensive crises. Dealing With Patients from Various Cultural Backgrounds Hypertension does not affect specific groups of people. It is a health concern that can affect all types of people regardless of their backgrounds. A health practitioner should be skillful in dealing with patients from diverse backgrounds. It is important to understand a person’s beliefs and opinions. This will help you in coming up with effective management programs. Patients who do not understand our language should not be victimized. Instead, we should show compassion for their status. Engaging Other Health Care Providers in the Management of Hypertension It is important to collaborate with other members of the health care team in the management of hypertension. Nurses Nurses have assumed vital roles in the management of hypertension. Researchers have argued t