AbstractMany hypertensive clients whose blood pressures are not under control have demonstrated lack of understanding of the disease and their prescribed treatment. Feasible means of delivering health care teaching to hypertensive clients need to be identified and implemented if morbidity and mortality rates due to hypertension are to be diminished. Central to the theory of self care is the belief that man has the innate ability to care for himself. Utilizing the supportive education system of self care theory, the nurse assists the client with decision‐making, behavior control, and acquiring skills and knowledge.