Practice Question
A nurse is planning to teach a community group about preventative measures for heart disease. Which of the following recommendations should the nurse include in the teaching plan? (Select All that Apply.)
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Correct Answer:
Monitor blood pressure.
Rationale:
Monitor blood pressure
🔷 Regularly checking blood pressure is essential in early detection and management of hypertension, which is a major modifiable risk factor for heart disease.
🔷 Uncontrolled high blood pressure causes increased workload on the heart, leading to left ventricular hypertrophy and eventually heart failure or stroke.
🔷 Community education should emphasize checking BP at least annually, or more frequently if elevated.
Lose weight if necessary
🔷 Excess weight, especially central (abdominal) obesity, is associated with higher risks of hypertension, dyslipidemia, insulin resistance, and coronary artery disease (CAD).
🔷 Weight reduction improves cardiovascular outcomes, reduces LDL cholesterol and blood pressure, and improves glycemic control.
🔷 Encouraging BMI within normal range (18.5–24.9) and waist circumference goals can significantly reduce heart disease risk.
Maintain current cholesterol level
🔷 Maintaining normal cholesterol levels, particularly LDL < 100 mg/dL and HDL > 40 mg/dL, helps prevent atherosclerosis and plaque formation.
🔷 Even if cholesterol is currently within normal range, education should reinforce healthy dietary habits, regular screening, and lifestyle factors to maintain optimal lipid levels.
🔷 This is especially important for clients with a family history or other risk factors for heart disease.
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