Nutrition
It is essential for the NP to collaborate with a nutritionist and to provide the Pulmonary hypertension patient with information on diet and weight. A low-sodium diet that is both low in calories and high in healthy carbohydrates is recommended. Information needs to be collected on herbs and supplements used by the patient because they may interfere with Pulmonary hypertension medications. Weight should be monitored daily, and a quick weight gain of 2 to 3 pounds should be reported immediately to a physician edema is a sign of heart failure, which can lead to progressive dyspnea.