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Risk Factors for Hypertension - (answer)Age. Blood pressure tends to rise with age
Family history. If a parent has hypertension, the adult child has a greater chance of developing
•Obesity. The risk increases if the excess weight is stored around the abdomen.
Stress. Repeated exposure to stress may raise blood pressure levels.
• Alcohol. Excessive alcohol consumption increases blood pressure.
Signs and Symptoms of Myocardial Infarction - (answer)Sudden, severe chest pain, usually on the left
side
• Shortness of breath
• Nausea or vomiting
• Dizziness
• Perspiration
• Cyanosis (bluish lips and nail beds from lack of oxygen in the blood)
• Cold and clammy skin
Signs and symptoms of CHF(congestive heart failure) - (answer)·Shortness of breath (dyspnea)
· Fatigue and weaknes
· Swelling (edema)
·Rapid or irregular heartbeat
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· Reduced ability to exercise
Respiratory System Disorders, who is most at risk - (answer)• People 65 years of age and older
• Residents of long-term care facilities
• People who have chronic diseases
• Caregivers and people who live with someone in a high-risk group
Supporting a Client Who Is Living With HIV or AIDS - (answer)Listen. Being diagnosed with HIV is life-
changing news. Listen to the client and offer support and reassure them
• Encourage the client to adhere to their medication regimen.
• Encourage healthy practices. Encourage the client to eat nutrient-rich foods that follow
recommendations from Canada's Food Guide (2019).
• Observe for signs of illness. People living with HIV may be less resistant to illnesses such as colds or
influenza.
• Encourage support groups and counselling. Groups such as Canadian AIDS Society
(https://www.cdnaids.ca/) can be a valuable source of information and support to the client and
significant others.
.
• Encourage the client and family to educate themselves about HIV.
Care of Clients With Chronic Renal Failure - (answer)Limit fluids.
Measure the client's blood pressure with the client in the supine, sitting, and standing positions.
Measure weight daily with the same scale and at the same time of day.
Answers) Study Guide (latest version verified for accuracy) | Latest!!
Risk Factors for Hypertension - (answer)Age. Blood pressure tends to rise with age
Family history. If a parent has hypertension, the adult child has a greater chance of developing
•Obesity. The risk increases if the excess weight is stored around the abdomen.
Stress. Repeated exposure to stress may raise blood pressure levels.
• Alcohol. Excessive alcohol consumption increases blood pressure.
Signs and Symptoms of Myocardial Infarction - (answer)Sudden, severe chest pain, usually on the left
side
• Shortness of breath
• Nausea or vomiting
• Dizziness
• Perspiration
• Cyanosis (bluish lips and nail beds from lack of oxygen in the blood)
• Cold and clammy skin
Signs and symptoms of CHF(congestive heart failure) - (answer)·Shortness of breath (dyspnea)
· Fatigue and weaknes
· Swelling (edema)
·Rapid or irregular heartbeat
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Answers) Study Guide (latest version verified for accuracy) | Latest!!
· Reduced ability to exercise
Respiratory System Disorders, who is most at risk - (answer)• People 65 years of age and older
• Residents of long-term care facilities
• People who have chronic diseases
• Caregivers and people who live with someone in a high-risk group
Supporting a Client Who Is Living With HIV or AIDS - (answer)Listen. Being diagnosed with HIV is life-
changing news. Listen to the client and offer support and reassure them
• Encourage the client to adhere to their medication regimen.
• Encourage healthy practices. Encourage the client to eat nutrient-rich foods that follow
recommendations from Canada's Food Guide (2019).
• Observe for signs of illness. People living with HIV may be less resistant to illnesses such as colds or
influenza.
• Encourage support groups and counselling. Groups such as Canadian AIDS Society
(https://www.cdnaids.ca/) can be a valuable source of information and support to the client and
significant others.
.
• Encourage the client and family to educate themselves about HIV.
Care of Clients With Chronic Renal Failure - (answer)Limit fluids.
Measure the client's blood pressure with the client in the supine, sitting, and standing positions.
Measure weight daily with the same scale and at the same time of day.
