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Final Project: Patient Analysis & Health Promotion
Shantal Daponte
Nursing, Southern New Hampshire University
NUR-325
Professor Ryan Young
April 17, 2024
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Interpretation of Data
A. Some health risks that I discovered during the interview and assessment is the risk of
developing hypertension. The patient has a family history of cardiovascular disease. Also, the
patient has an increased BMI, and reports a sedentary lifestyle.
B. The diet of JC is well balanced and includes fruits and vegetables. According to her, she
sleeps seven to eight hours every night. No unhealthy behaviors, such as drug or alcohol use, are
displayed by JC, and she does not smoke. Eating a healthy diet can decrease risk of her
developing cholesterol, and hypertension.
C. It is only through a thorough, accurate, and evidence-based assessment that a nurse can ensure
the safety, quality, and cost-effectiveness of patient care (Gawlik et al., 2020). For good health, it
is essential to exercise regularly. A more active lifestyle can reduce the risk of cardiovascular
disease and treat it (Omura et al., 2019). This would be a great health promotion for JC since
cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the United States (Omura et al., 2019).
D. Nurses would prioritize JC's nursing diagnosis as increased risk for cardiovascular disease
related to sedentary lifestyle, increased BMI, and family history of cardiovascular disease. In
2019, the Centers for Disease Control reports that people with a family history of cardiovascular
disease are at higher risk. Moreover, they express that a sedentary lifestyle increases the risk as
well (Omura et al., 2019). In addition to these risk factors, this patient's BMI is higher than the
average. While losing weight does not consistently reduce mortality risk, increasing physical
activity does (Gaesser & Angadi, 2021).
E. It is my goal to help this patient understand the importance of a regular walking activity. By
providing knowledge, developing positive attitudes, and promoting decision-making, health
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education is intended to promote health. Ultimately, health education aims to improve, sustain,
and develop the health of individuals (Healthy People 2030, 2022).
Health Promotion Education Resource Proposal
A. The patient should be informed that repeated weight loss attempts may result in weight gain
as well as a higher likelihood of weight cycling, a condition that poses significant health hazards.
The use of physical activity like walking instead of attempting weight loss is a much healthier
alternative (Gaesser & Angadi, 2021). Prevention and management of cardiovascular disease can
be improved by increasing physical activity (Omura et al., 2019). The health of your
cardiovascular system can be improved by physical activity. To achieve optimal health, physical
activity should be offered at least once per week (Omura et al., 2019).
B. Exercise can be one of the most effective ways to maintain or enhance one's health (Paluch et
al., 2021). There are numerous health benefits associated with physical activity, including the
prevention and treatment of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer, and numerous other
illnesses (Paluch et al., 2021).
C. To promote this advice and pique the interest of the patient, a brochure with vivid photos of
people walking would be a great promotional tool (Jansen et al., 2021). Health literacy
responsiveness can be improved by presenting patients with an attractive brochure (Jansen et al.,
2021). Several studies have shown that pamphlets with an alluring photo are more likely to be
noticed and more likely to be received than other types of handouts or brochures (Jansen et al.,
2021).
D. To improve and maintain optimal health, individuals need to be capable of receiving,
absorbing, comprehending, and using health-related information (Tian et al., 2020). According
to, Tian et al. (2020) they argue that health literacy best strategies ensure accurate and easy to
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understand information. As part of their efforts to ensure that written materials are clear and
effective, the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services (CMS) has developed a toolkit
(2022).
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References
Adab, P., Pallan, M., & Whincup, P. (2018). Is BMI the best measure of obesity? BMJ, 360.
https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.k1274
Educational and Community-Based Programs Workgroup.(2022). Healthy People 2030.
https://health.gov/healthypeople/about/workgroups/educational-and-community-based-
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Gaesser, G., & Angadi, S. (2021). Obesity treatment: Weight loss versus increasing fitness and
physical activity for reducing health risks. iScience, 24(10).
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8560549/
Gawlik, K., Melynk, M., & Teall, A. (2020). Evidence-Based Physical Examination. Springer
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Jansen, C., Jagt, R., Reijneveld, S., Leeuwen, E., Winter, A., & Hoeks, J. (2021). Improving
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