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tnt_battle · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

Which disorders are associated with an increased risk for heart failure?(Select all that apply.)

1. Diabetes
2. Coronary artery disease
3. Chronic hypertension
4. Myocardial infarction
5. Renal insufficiency

Question 2

The nurse is teaching a client about lifestyle changes including reducing stress and learning to implement coping strategies. The client asks why it is important to reduce stress. Which is the nurse's best response?

1. Stress can cause an increase in heart rate which can affect blood pressure.
2. Studies have shown that having a pet can increase stress.
3. Reducing stress can decrease blood pressure.
4. Increased stress has been linked to high cholesterol and depression.

Ksanderson1296 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

1, 2, 3, 4

Rationale 1: Chronic hypertension, coronary artery disease, diabetes, myocardial infarction, and mitral stenosis are all associated with an increased risk for heart failure.
Rationale 2: Chronic hypertension, coronary artery disease, diabetes, myocardial infarction, and mitral stenosis are all associated with an increased risk for heart failure.
Rationale 3: Chronic hypertension, coronary artery disease, diabetes, myocardial infarction, and mitral stenosis are all associated with an increased risk for heart failure.
Rationale 4: Chronic hypertension, coronary artery disease, diabetes, myocardial infarction, and mitral stenosis are all associated with an increased risk for heart failure.
Rationale 5: Renal insufficiency is not a cause of heart failure but often the result of heart failure.

Global Rationale: Chronic hypertension, coronary artery disease, diabetes, myocardial infarction, and mitral stenosis are all associated with an increased risk for heart failure. Renal insufficiency is not a cause of heart failure but often the result of heart failure.

Answer to Question 2

3

Rationale 1:An increase in heart rate does not increase blood pressure. Stress can cause blood pressure to rise.
Rationale 2:Emotions can have a profound effect on blood pressure. Pets can either cause more stress or reduce it.
Rationale 3:Anger and stress can cause blood pressure to increase. Reducing stress can decrease blood pressure.
Rationale 4:There is no evidence to suggest that increased stress causes high cholesterol and depression.

Global Rationale: Emotions can also have a profound effect on blood pressure. Anger and stress can cause blood pressure to rise,whereas mental depression and lethargy may cause it to fall.