BIOD121 Module 5 Case Study Part 2

Question 1 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

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?             

Question 2 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

2. What is considered a normal blood pressure?

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. w ww.heart.org

Question 4 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

4.         Thinking about Fred’s diet and environmental factors, you ask him to set three goals to help lower his blood pressure. What three changes could Fred make?

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 myplate website, and the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, what are the current recommendations for an adult?

Question 6 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

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

a.

b.

c.

7. 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

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.