Health promotion measures the nurse could suggest to clients to prevent renal artery disease are
a. avoiding UTIs, or seeking prompt treatment if they occur.
b. eating a "Mediterranean" style diet.
c. the same as those for cardiovascular disease.
d. unknown; it appears that it is an inherited condition.
C
Ninety percent of all renal artery disease is caused by atherosclerosis or fibromuscular dysplasia. Health promotion activities are the same as those for atherosclerosis and cardiovascular disease. The Mediterranean style diet is being investigated for heart-healthy benefits, but is not proven. The other two options will not reduce risk for renal artery disease.
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