Summary Problem Identification.docx Problem Identification Capella University Capstone Project for Nursing Problem Identification Problem Identification Hypertension is known as €œSilent Killer . Controlling this chronic disease become a key priority be

Problem I Problem Identification Capella University Capstone Project for Nursing Problem Identification Problem Identification Hypertension is known as €œSilent Killer . Controlling this chronic disease become a key priority because it is a growing problem in America. It causes massive disturbing impact on the population, resulting in unnecessary morbidities and mortalities. Defines a Patient Health Issue I choose to work in the Neurology unit because both of my grandparents had Stroke. Unfortunately, €œStroke is the fifth leading cause of death in the United States and a major cause of disability (Gupta, 2015, p.54). To my surprise, most of the stroke s admissions in my unit are caused by uncontrolled hypertension, as the case of the patient MJ. MR MJ was admitted with stroke because he was incompliant with taking his blood pressure medication. Personal or Professional Sign