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Question Answered step-by-step Please help me with the discussion responses? Responds to 2… Please help me with the discussion responses?Responds to 2 classmate posts Responses should be included more information and clarification, thereby adding much depth to the discussion? And see more information in the comment down below.Post 1:For modifiable risk factors, what can be done to reduce risk?Cardiovascular disease remains an issue in the United States as it effects an estimated 62 million people and 50 million with hypertension (Nabel, 2003.) Despite it being highly common within our country, there are ways to reduce the risk aside from unavoidable factors such as genetics. Certain habits within individuals’ lives can be modified to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. These include quitting smoking and making healthy adjustments to ones diet. Although these may seem like difficult adjustments to make in a person’s life, they will make a huge impact on their overall health and well-being. A healthcare professional should explain to their patients that if they do not make these necessary adjustments to their lives, they are risking other health issues such as ” risk of stroke, myocardial infarction, heart failure, and renal failure; many clinical trials have shown that reductions in blood pressure reduce the incidence of stroke and myocardial infarction” (Nabel, 2003.)What is the significance of Mark’s blood work? What does a normal lipid profile look like?The significance of Mark’s blood work is that it gives healthcare professionals an idea of how healthy or unhealthy a patient is and where to focus the most care and attention towards for optimal health results. A lipid profile measures the amount of cholesterol and other fats in a person’s blood. Cholesterol and triglycerides are important for cell health, but can also be harmful if they build up in the blood. They can even lead to clogged, inflamed arteries and may keep the heart from working normally if the arteries of the heart muscle are affected (Hopkins.) A normal lipid profile consists of a total cholesterol level of less than 200 mg/dL, an LDL cholesterol of less than 100 mg/dL and HDL of less than 150mg/dL (Hopkins.) Mark has higher numbers for total and LDL, and lower levels for HDL. Based on the information provided in the scenario, how would you educate him?Based on the information provided in the scenario, as Mark’s nurse, I would guide him towards a healthier lifestyle. I would refrain from using words like “diet” and emphasize the importance of making long lasting lifestyle choices for him and his son. The first step would be to avoid stopping at fast food places every morning and try to meal prep healthier options at home the night before. It could be something as simple as overnight oats or purchasing whole grain bagels to easily gravitate towards in the mornings. I would also explain to him that although making these changes may seem inconvenient in the moment, they will help him and his son in the long run. Introducing him to MyPlate would be a great tool for him to understand portion control and healthy food options. For example, the MyPlate website mentions that one of the many benefits to consuming whole grains is reducing the risk of heart disease and help with weight management. Perhaps facts like this will allow him to put things into perspective and understand how he will benefit from making these changes in the long run. In addition to making healthier food choices, I would emphasize the importance of Mark and his son getting at least 15 minutes of physical activity per day- even if it means walks in their neighborhood. Some activity is better than none, and it is important that he instills the importance of partaking in physical activity in his son at a young age. Lastly, I would advise Mark against smoking by bringing up how detrimental it can be to his health, especially considering his current conditions. References:Nabel, E. G. (2003). Cardiovascular Disease. New England Journal of Medicine, 349(1), 60-72. https://doi.org/10.1056/nejmra035098Hopkins, J. (n.d.). Lipid Panel. Johns Hopkins Medicine. https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/treatment-tests-and-therapies/lipid-panelU.S. Department of Agriculture. (n.d.). Adults | MyPlate. MyPlate.Gov. Retrieved July 21, 2021, from https://www.myplate.gov/life-stages/adultsPost 2:For a cultural group different from your own, list three culturally based behaviors that may not promote health, and explain how you would provide respectful health promotion education to that cultural group.- Understanding a patient’s culture is a vitally important part of the holistic approach that nurses need to take when providing patient-centered care. Culture is defined in the text as “learned and shared beliefs, values, norms, and traditions of a particular group, which guide our thinking, decisions, and actions” (Potter et al., 2021, p.107). Culture does not only dictate how people live their daily lives, it also engenders certain attitudes about health or healthcare. Depending on the cultural beliefs it can either be deleterious to the group’s health or beneficial. For example, I chose to discuss some of the unhealthy practices performed by the Hispanic community. Adult and childhood obesity is an epidemic in the United States, but the Hispanic community has been affected greatly by this health crisis. For instance, there is a higher prevalence of childhood obesity amongst Hispanic families than their white and non-Hispanic counterparts (Lilo et al., 2018). This is theorized to be caused by Hispanic family’s lack of access to healthy foods and education about health. While this is true, I also found some cultural practices that perpetuate the childhood obesity crisis. One of them is the cultural belief that a “fat child” or a gordito child is happy and healthy (Lilo et al., 2018). This health perception is costly to the child and family, also it contributes to childhood obesity rising. My intervention as a nurse would be to acknowledge the parent’s beliefs and then educate them on healthy eating and caloric limits for their children. I would empathize with their innate desire for their children to be happy and healthy, but I would also state that exercise and healthy eating will allow them to achieve this goal. Another practice that is essential to many Hispanic families is family gatherings, where immediate and extended relatives come together to socialize and eat. The foods that are present at these gatherings usually consist of “heavy, rich foods, such as meats, cheeses, cakes, and sodas” (Lilo et al., 2018, p.236). These foods are not bad in moderation, but if consumed regularly they can be detrimental to the health of individuals. As a nurse, I would respect my Hispanic patient’s cultural practice of family gatherings, but I would advise them on moderation and not overindulging in the junk foods present at the events. Also, I would recommend that a health-promoting activity they could engage in is bringing a healthy option to the function. This will aid them in sticking to a healthy diet and will also help their fellow family members stick to health-promoting practices. The last unhealthy cultural belief that is present in the Hispanic community, is the stance that the community has towards mental health. Some members of the Hispanic community view mental illness as “weakness” or something that is a personal issue that needs to be kept secret (Campbell, 2017). This belief fuels the current mental illness stigma that keeps people from seeking proper treatment for their psychological ailments. For example, only 20% of Hispanics with a mental disorder discuss it with their primary provider and only 10% seek treatment (Campbell, 2017). If I had a patient that was from the Hispanic community with a mental disorder I would acknowledge their cultural belief towards mental health treatment. Then I would direct them towards qualitative education on therapy and refer them to skilled therapists that could address their problem. I would also use my own experience with mental struggles and draw comparisons to their situation to make them feel not alone in their struggle. Overall, health promotion can be done in varying cultures, but it requires respect and cultural competence from the nurses involved to be successful. References:Campbell, G. (2017, November 21). Overcoming Mental Health Stigma in the Latino Community. Consult QD. https://consultqd.clevelandclinic.org/overcoming-mental-health-stigma-in-the-latino-community/Lilo, E. A., Muñoz, M., & Cruz, T. H. (2018). Perceptions of Healthy Eating Among Hispanic Parent-Child Dyads. Health Promotion Practice, 20(2), 231-238. https://doi.org/10.1177/1524839918761866Potter, P. A., Perry, A. G., Stockert, P. A., & Hall, A. (2021). Fundamentals of nursing (10th ed.). Elsevier. Health Science Science Nursing NR 222 Share QuestionEmailCopy link Comments (0)