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:
(Ans – -acute stress -excessive alcohol intake -sickle cell disease -arteriosclerosis -contraction of the aorta -renal, endocrine, and neurological disorders
Modifiable risk factors for HTN:
(Ans – -alcohol intake -smoking -diabetes -obesity -stress -elevated serum lipids -excess sodium intake -lower socioeconomic status 1 / 2
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
(Ans – -push fluids -educate client to avoid alcohol/drugs -folic acid supplement -educate client to eat a diet with sufficient protein
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