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CASE STUDY MODULE 5 BIOD 121 NUTRITION
Question 1
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.
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? _________________________
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.
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?
2. What is considered a normal blood pressure?
Less than 120/80
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, 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.
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
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.
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
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CASE STUDY MODULE 5 BIOD 121 NUTRITION
Question 1
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.
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? _________________________
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.
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?
2. What is considered a normal blood pressure?
Less than 120/80
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, 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.
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
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.
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
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