After completing an assessment, the nurse is concerned that a middle-aged patient is at risk for having a chronic illness later in life. What did the nurse assess in this patient? Select all that apply.
1. Has a blood pressure reading of 150/90
2. Goes out with friends for a drink once per week
3. Smokes 1 pack of cigarettes per day for the last 25 years
4. Has a history of lower back pain
5. Works as a laboratory technologist
1. Has a blood pressure reading of 150/90
3. Smokes 1 pack of cigarettes per day for the last 25 years
4. Has a history of lower back pain
Explanation: 1. Atherosclerosis is considered one of the most common causes of disability in the United States. High blood pressure can be caused by atherosclerotic changes in the arteries.
2. Drinking alcohol on a daily/consistent basis can cause chronic illness; once a week is not consistent with chronic illness later in life.
3. Smoking 1 pack per day for 25 years can lead to a lung or respiratory problem, which is considered as being one of the most common causes of chronic illness in the United States.
4. Degenerative joint disease is considered one of the most common causes of disability in the United States. A history of lower back pain could be an indication of degenerative joint disease in the spine.
5. Employment history such as working as a laboratory technician is not considered a contributing factor to chronic illness later in life.
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