MN 551 unit 3 discussion

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When it comes to the 56-year-old patient newly diagnosed with stage 1 hypertension, I would first educate the patient on the risk factors of having high blood pressure. I would inform the patient that high blood pressure will eventually have an effect on the pumping of blood through the heart, because the heart to work harder, and cause long term effects on other organs in the body. “Although the mechanisms involved in the short-term regulation of blood pressure act rapidly, they are unable to maintain their effectiveness over time.” (Norris, 2019) To develop a realistic plan for this patient, I understand that too many lifestyle modifications at once can be too much for a patient to stick with. The initial recommendations that the patient needs to modify will revolve around cessation of smoking, modified diet with decreased salt intake, regular exercise, reduction of alcohol intake, reduction of stress, and monitoring of blood pressure at home. My top two priorities for this patient would be cessation of smoking and the patient’s current dietary intake. My first recommendation would be for the patient to form a plan to quit smoking. “The nicotine in cigarette smoke…raises your blood pressure and heart rate, narrows your arteries and hardens their walls, and makes your blood more likely to clot. It stresses your heart and sets you up for a heart attack or stroke.” (American Heart Association, 2021) I would assist the patient with coming up with a plan to quit smoking. For starters, picking a date and gaining family support can be a huge factor. It would also be important to discuss triggers for smoking and alternate activities that can be performed. The second recommendation I would make would be for the patient to try and develop healthier eating habits. The patient can start by reducing his salt intake and making better choices when ordering and eating at restaurants. Many restaurants now have heart healthy options and by making one small change at a time, the
patient will have a better chance of turning these changes into consistent habits. By eating healthier, the patient will be able to reduce his weight and maintain a healthy blood pressure. References: American Heart Association. (2021). High blood pressure and smoking: How to quit . WebMD. Retrieved February 20, 2022, from https://www.webmd.com/hypertension-high-blood- pressure/guide/smoking-kicking-habit Norris, T. L. (2019).  Pathophysiology: Concepts of Altered Health States . (10 th  ed.). Wolters Kluwer.
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