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. T oday 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. Blood pressure is in normal range or high? (high)
Question 2 pts
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.
T oday 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?
2. What is considered a normal blood pressure? Less than 120/80 This study source was downloaded by 100000868289449 from CourseHero.com on 06-08-2023 04:48:06 GMT -05:00
https://www.coursehero.com/file/61051484/CASE-STUDY-MODULE-5-BIOD-121-NUTRITIONdocx/ a pressure of 130/80 is considered high
Question 3 pts
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.
T oday 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
3. Systolic blood pressure (the first number) – pressure your blood is
exerting against your artery walls when the heart beats.
Diastolic blood pressure (the second number) – pressure your blood is exerting against your artery walls while the heart is resting between beats.
Question 4 pts
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.
T oday 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 This study source was downloaded by 100000868289449 from CourseHero.com on 06-08-2023 04:48:06 GMT -05:00
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