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chads108

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The nurse educates the obese older adult patient that the single most important outcome that will affect cardiac health is
 
  a. compliance with drug therapy.
  b. adherence to the DASH diet.
  c. 20 minutes of exercise daily.
  d. a 10 reduction in weight.

Question 2

A 91-year-old patient learns that his urine protein is 8.2 mg/100 mL. When asked to explain the significance of the result, the nurse replies
 
  a. It may be elevated because of a urinary tract infection.
  b. The result is not significant because it's within normal limits.
  c. The level is usually elevated in people your age.
  d. Mild chronic renal failure causes a de-crease in urine protein.



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Answer to Question 1

D
A 10 reduction of total weight will decrease blood pressure in many overweight individuals. This factor has significance because it underscores the importance of weight reduction in the older adult population. The other factors are important but not as significant to overall cardiac health as is weight loss.

Answer to Question 2

A
The presence of high protein levels in the urine warrants investigation to rule out a urinary tract infection or kidney disease.



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