Abstract
Objective: To perform a literature review to verify the performance of nursing in the care of hypertensive patients. Methods: This is a study carried out using the integrative literature review method with a qualitative approach. The studies were selected through electronic search in the databases: Medical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System Online (MEDLINE / PubMed), Latin American and Caribbean Literature in Health Sciences (LILACS / BIREME) and Scientific Electronic Library Online (SciELO), Science Direct and Nursing Database. The Health Sciences Descriptors (Decs): Nursing, Hypertension and Health Promotion were used in the search for studies. Results: The uncontrolled and often excessive intake of sodium in the diet has shown a correlation with the increase in BP. Adherence to treatment for both arterial hypertension and other chronic diseases has been the focus of several studies, and has generated several discussions by health professionals. Final considerations: Therefore, the importance of comprehensive knowledge of the most diverse knowledge to teamwork, favors the treatment of arterial hypertension.