Client Centered Care III- FINAL EXAM
Reasons for keeping blood pressure under control:
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- decrease risk of
-stroke
-heart attack
-loss of vision
-kidney disease
chronic HTN can cause organ damage
Normal BP range
(Ans – UNDER 120/80
Cause for secondary hypertension:
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-acute stress
-excessive alcohol intake
-sickle cell disease
-arteriosclerosis
-contraction of the aorta
-renal, endocrine, and neurological disorders
Modifiable risk factors for HTN:
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-alcohol intake
-smoking
-diabetes
-obesity
-stress
-elevated serum lipids
-excess sodium intake
-lower socioeconomic status
DEFINITION: Embolus
(Ans – a clot that is traveling
RELATION: Anemia and Kidney Damage
(Ans – a client in renal failure can be anemic due to the decrease in
erythropoietin
CAUSE: Pernicious Anemia
(Ans –
-lack of intrinsic factor (protein that helps intestines absorb B12)
take sublingual or injectable vitamin B12
DIET: iron deficiency
(Ans –
HIGH IRON/HIGH FOLIC ACID
-liver
-beans
-leafy greens
-whole grains
-prunes/raisins/dried fruit
CAUSE: Sickle Cell Disease
(Ans – genetic disorder
defected gene from BOTH parents
NURSING INTERVENTIONS: Sickle Cell Disease
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-push fluids
-educate client to avoid alcohol/drugs
-folic acid supplement
-educate client to eat a diet with sufficient protein