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Why is elevated blood pressure a risk factor in the development of heart disease

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zvonat [6]2 years ago

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High Blood Pressure. Hypertension increases one’s risk of cardiovascular disease as the blood vessel walls become irritated by the increased pressure exerted by the blood flowing through. As more and more damage is done to the vessel walls, plaque tends to form, in turn increasing the likelihood of atherosclerosis and coronary heart disease.

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The statement that is made by the client that led to the nurse to believe that client requires clarification is "This will stop my daughter-in-law from putting me in a home".

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Advanced directives are documents written and signed with the full knowledge of the patient or patient's relatives concerning the their health care decisions made about them ahead of time.

When such a statement as "This will stop my daughter-in-law from putting me in a home", being made by a client it shows they are yet to understand the meaning of advanced directives.

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Procedure Code: 74240

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