Portage BIOD121 Module 5 Case Study Latest 2021 May

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Case Study Module 5

Question 1We have learned a lot about our patient Fred in the previous case studies. In this case study, we will be examining the impact that diet and exercise might have on his heart and overall health.

Today is a follow-up visit. Fred has received information concerning his weight and his diet. As the nurse, you check his vitals and his blood pressure.

Blood pressure: 160/90

1.  Using the blood pressure chart published by the American Heart Association, would Fred’s blood pressure be considered in the normal range or high?  (1 pt)

What is considered a normal blood pressure?  (1 pt)

You are concerned that Fred may have a condition called atrial fibrillation (A Fib) in addition to his high blood pressure. Explain this condition to Fred. (1 pt)

Question 2We have learned a lot about our patient Fred in the previous case studies. In this case study, we will be examining the impact that diet and exercise might have on his heart and overall health.

Today is a follow-up visit. Fred has received information concerning his weight and his diet. As the nurse, you check his vitals and his blood pressure.

Blood pressure: 160/90

2. Explain to Fred why high blood pressure is referred to as the “silent killer” (2 pts)

Provide two health concerns that may occur if Fred’s blood pressure remains uncontrolled over time. (2 pts)

Question 3We have learned a lot about our patient Fred in the previous case studies. In this case study, we will be examining the impact that diet and exercise might have on his heart and overall health.

Today is a follow-up visit. Fred has received information concerning his weight and his diet. As the nurse, you check his vitals and his blood pressure.

Blood pressure: 160/90

3.  Fred is confused about the numbers. Briefly explain what the top and bottom number mean. Use the American Heart Association website for this information. www.heart.org (Links to an external site.)

Question 4We have learned a lot about our patient Fred in the previous case studies. In this case study, we will be examining the impact that diet and exercise might have on his heart and overall health.

Today is a follow-up visit. Fred has received information concerning his weight and his diet. As the nurse, you check his vitals and his blood pressure.

Blood pressure: 160/90

4. Using information from the American Heart Association's website. Provide 6 changes that Fred could make to lower his blood pressure.

Question 5  We have learned a lot about our patient Fred in the previous case studies. In this case study, we will be examining the impact that diet and exercise might have on his heart and overall health.

Today is a follow-up visit. Fred has received information concerning his weight and his diet. As the nurse, you check his vitals and his blood pressure.

Blood pressure: 160/90

5. We know that Fred is very inactive, and you discuss adding physical activity to lower his blood pressure and lose weight. Fred wants to know how much activity (exercise) he will need to do to achieve these goals. Using the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, what are the current recommendations for an adult?

Question 6We have learned a lot about our patient Fred in the previous case studies. In this case study, we will be examining the impact that diet and exercise might have on his heart and overall health.

Today is a follow-up visit. Fred has received information concerning his weight and his diet. As the nurse, you check his vitals and his blood pressure.

Blood pressure: 160/90

 6.  What are the three components of an exercise program? Provide an example of each that Fred could try.

a.

b.

c.

Question 7We have learned a lot about our patient Fred in the previous case studies. In this case study, we will be examining the impact that diet and exercise might have on his heart and overall health.

Today is a follow-up visit. Fred has received information concerning his weight and his diet. As the nurse, you check his vitals and his blood pressure.

Blood pressure: 160/90

7.  Fred is still not convinced that he really needs to exercise. Provide four benefits that may occur (other than weight loss) to convince Fred that being active can be beneficial.

a.

b.

c.

d.