SDSU Cardiovascular Disease Response Discussion

I need someone to respond to the following student discussion which I have provided below. Also, below the student discussion I have provided the original discussion prompt that the student discussion was referring to. I have provided an example of how to reply to a student to give you an idea of how to respond to a student discussion.

Student Discussion That Needs to Be Responded to:

Two of the at-risk health issues to be discussed are hypertension and diabetes type 2. Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death around the world (Tian & Tien, 2020). Major contributors to this disease are hypertension and diabetes. Nurses can gain insight into a patient’s diabetes management by asking questions regarding their maintenance and issues they’re having (Grand Canyon University, 2022). Identify risk factors and promoting positive health promoting behaviors are critical in this kind of population (Tian & Tien, 2020). The CDC recommends adults get at least 150 minutes a week for moderate exercise such as brisk walking (CDC, 2021). Two days of training your muscle groups is a recommendation by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC, 2021). The American Heart Association states, “Physical activity not only helps control high blood pressure, also known as hypertension, it also helps you manage your weight, strengthen your heart and lower your stress level.”

The number one excuse I’ll hear as a provider is not having enough time. This we can dissect into finding out what is a typical day for this patient. The patient has to figure out 30 minutes-1 hour where they can incorporate a plan to implement an exercise regimen. The individual can be encouraged to walk with his/her family after dinner or even after lunch. When you engage the family as a unit it may encourage the individual to continue working towards exercising regularly. If the individual finds it difficult to go outside and walk, they can workout at home by doing simple stretching or yoga. Another great way to workout is to apply calisthenics which you can do simply at home. Nurses can encourage patients to use free-weight body workouts by starting off small and building their way up.

Thank you,

Gabriel Barba Jr, RN

References

Getting active to control high blood pressure. www.heart.org. (2023, June 5). https://www.heart.org/en/health-topics/high-blood-pressure/changes-you-can-make-to-manage-high-blood-pressure/getting-active-to-control-high-blood-pressure#:~:text=Exercise%20can%20help%20you%20manage,and%20lower%20your%20stress%20level.

Grand Canyon University (Ed.). (2022). Health Assessment: Foundations for Effective Practice (2nd ed.)

Physical Activity for Different Groups. https://www.cdc.gov/physicalactivity/basics/age-chart.html#:~:text=Adults%20(18%2D64%20years),active%20as%20you%20are%20able. (2021, July 29).

Tian, W. H., & Tien, J. J. (2020). Health Behaviors and Health Status among Middle-Aged and Older Adults with Chronic Diseases in Taiwan. International journal of environmental research and public health, 17(19), 7196. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph17197196

Original Discussion Prompt:

Assessment Description

For the middle-aged adult, exercise can reduce the risk of various health problems. Choose two at-risk health issues that regular physical exercise and activity can help prevent and manage. Discuss the prevalence of each of these health problems in society today. Describe measures that you would take as a nurse to assist patients with health promotion measures to incorporate exercise and physical activity into their lives. Include the kind of activities you would recommend, the amount of exercise, and the approach you would use to gain cooperation from the patient. Support your response with evidence-based literature.

Example of How to Respond to a Student Discussion:

Hi Nita,

I like how you discuss both the teacher observing the student and the student observing their own art. You bring up excellent points about the teachers observing the children, because it does help the teacher to better communicate with the children and understand them better. As teachers, it is very important to nurture students, particularly if they are very young, I think, because it allows them to better understand the needs of the student, and how to work with them. Paying attention to what the student is drawing, and seeing how the student reacts to their own work can improve the teachers’ understanding.

Expressing feelings in this discussion board reply examples is a major component of growing up. The more a student is able to express those feelings, the more they can understand them. I liked reading about what you said on this topic, and I agree that the art is a very useful tool that students can learn to express their feelings effectively. If they do not express them, they are keeping them inside, and drawing can become a form of counseling for them. In my opinion, I think the drawing can be particularly useful for many students who are quiet. These students do not often express themselves verbally, and drawing can be a way for them to understand their feelings, and to release some pent up sadness of hostile feelings, for example. I think this form of therapy sticks with many people throughout life, and they continue to use drawing as a coping mechanism.

Thanks,
Steven