A 69-year-old man has been identified as having peripheral artery disease (PAD) and is motivated to slow the progression of the disease. Which of the following measures addresses the most common underlying cause of PAD?
A) Maintaining a high level of physical activity
B) Making lifestyle changes that address atherosclerosis
C) Maintaining a diet that is high in antioxidants
D) Making lifestyle changes that will reduce the patient's blood pressure
Question 2
The nurse is planning care for an older patient with chronic illnesses. After formulating nursing diagnoses, what will guide the nurse when selecting interventions for the patient's care? Standard Text: Select all that apply.
1. Intervention linked to the desired outcome
2. Acceptance of the intervention to the patient
3. Assurance that the intervention is appropriate
4. Knowledge, experience, and skill of the nurse
5. Applicability of the intervention to teaching
Formation of an atherosclerotic plaque within a coronary artery; may lead to coronary artery disease
Centers for disease control and prevention guidelines
Gene Therapy of Parkinson’s Disease
Infant: 4 weeks to 1 year.
U.S. Life Expectancy by Year of Birth
Guidelines for Field Triage of Injured Patients, Centers for Disease Control, 2011