thus needs supplements of estrogen for greater calcium absorption. At the age of 56, she is likely candidate for osteoporosis. Her inactivity was probably due to her bones being weak, the fatigue she experienced when doing normal daily activities, and her past history of degenerative joint disease. Thus, this inactivity aids in increasing the triglyceride levels. Her high BUN/creatinine ratio indicates that she is having renal problems. The kidneys and especially in the glomerulus is where blood pressure is regulated due to absorption and excretion of ions, toxic wastes, water, and other components in and out of the blood. Her dizziness and perspiration was due to her stress and increased cardiac output.Unfamiliar Medical Terminology:I.NKDA: No Known Drug AllergiesII.RT: Radiation TherapyIII.BUN: Blood Urea NitrogenIV.TGA: TriglyceridesV.MI: Myocardial InfarctionVI.HCT: HydrochlorothiazideVII.ACE: Angiotensin Converting EnzymeMonitoring blood pressure and observing if it is greater than 120/80 mm/Hg indicate hypertension. The medical practitioner that I worked with reviewed the patients medical and nutritional history first when determining diagnosis. He also took her blood pressure and had her bring in her lab results from 1 week prior to the follow-up visit. The nurse took her weight and indicated that the patient had gained weight and took her pulse, which was indicated to be high also. The prescriptions or medications that she was taking previous to her visit were noted.The nutritional interventions usually taken to manage patients with the disease hypertension are controlling specific parameters. Primary hypertension has no cure, but treatment can modify its course. Lifestyle modifications are encouraged such as: extra rest, prolonged vacations, moderate weight reduction. Moreover, restrictions on diet aid in managing obesity, blood lipid abnormalities, and diabetes mellitus. Also, sensible exercise and phys...
