Week 8 Discussion Several wearable gadgets are now available from tracking fitness to medical conditions monitoring and controlling. These devices (called sensors) interconnect themselves and the main systems wirelessly. In your opinion: – How useful are these devices for monitoring daily health activities: physical, blood glucose, blood pressure, pulse rate? – How secure is the […]
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How does excessive salts(Nacl) use causes Hypertension?
Molecular pathogenesis How does excessive salts(Nacl) use causes Hypertension?
Create a concept map for one of the topics from the list below
Week 3 | Lesson 7 Concept Map Create a concept map for one of the topics from the list below: Hypertension The content of the concept map must include: pathophysiology definition etiology risk factors (genetic predisposition and environment factors if applicable) causative factors common signs and symptoms for the disease labs & diagnostic tests nursing […]
What level of significance was used-What does this level of significance mean?
Research article: Bangurah, S. S., Vardaman, S. A., & Cleveland, K. K. (2017). Hypertension in the FAITH community: A four-week, nurse led, diet/exercise intervention. Journal of Christian Nursing, 34(4), 225–231. doi:10.1097/CNJ. Hypertension in the Faith Community: A Four-Week, Nurse Led,… : Journal of Christian Nursing (lww.com) 1. What were the research questions of this study? […]
What important teaching points should be addressed for patients receiving antihypertensive drugs.
Hypertension Discussion The advanced practice nurse is updating the plan of care of nursing home patients with hypertension. Briefly describe the therapeutic actions of drugs affecting blood pressure (diuretics, ACE inhibitors, ARBs, CCB, sympathetic nervous system drugs). What important teaching points should be addressed for patients receiving antihypertensive drugs.
What factors should you consider based on the Mr. D’s age and health history?
Mr. D Mr. D is a 90-year-old man who was admitted to the hospital with complaints of nausea, vomiting, left arm pain, and chest pain. An electrocardiogram (ECG) is performed, and he is diagnosed as having a myocardial infarction. Mr. D has a long history of comorbidities including hypertension, diabetes, and congestive heart failure (CHF). […]
Explain the progressive pathophysiologic relationship between an MI and the development of left ventricular (LV) failure.
Mr. T., a 45-year-old black man employed as a midlevel corporate manager, came to the doctor’s office seeking a physical examination. He appeared somewhat overweight. He denied taking any medications or smoking, but admitted drinking alcohol. His father and older brother have hypertension (HTN) and his paternal grandfather experienced a myocardial infarction (MI) and a […]
What concerns do you envision Cindy having with adopting a PHR?
Personal Health Records – Patient Concerns In this writing assignment, you will write a one- to two-page paper in which you describe concerns in managing a personal health record. Step 1 Read the scenario: Cindy is a 57-year-old single female who works as a graphic designer at a midsized paper manufacturer. She describes herself as […]
What are diagnostic test findings would support your diagnosis?
Directions Students should complete one (1) case (your choice) from Part 1, complete all of Part 2, complete one (1) case (your choice) from Part 3 and complete Part 4. Note: All case studies are provided as a learning tool for students who wish to have them. Part 1: Pick one of the three (3) […]
review the types of treatment and recommendations that would be appropriate for M.K.’s chronic bronchitis?
Comprehensive Case Study on COPD, Heart Failure, Hypertension, and Diabetes Mellitus Describe the clinical findings that correlate with M.K.’s chronic bronchitis. Based on current literature, review the types of treatment and recommendations that would be appropriate for M.K.’s chronic bronchitis? Describe the type of heart failure would you suspect with M.K. Based on current literature, […]
