The healthcare team is caring for a client with early atherosclerotic changes within the blood vessels. The physician orders diagnostic testing, and the nurse provides cardiovascular teaching
Which primary goal is the healthcare team working toward? A) Preserving the natural heart by avoiding further heart disease
B) Preventing age-related changes which could jeopardize health
C) Monitoring cardiovascular status and current health needs
D) Increasing client knowledge base for independent care
A, C
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A primary focus of the health team is to care for and educate the client to maintain current status, or improve if possible, or to avoid further disease. In addition, monitoring status is proactive to make lifestyle changes to abort the progression of atherosclerotic changes. Age-related changes are difficult to avoid because the changes are a part of the natural aging process. Increasing the knowledge base is helpful, but a higher priority and goal is preserving the heart function.
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