Wellness/Prevention Program - Class 2 Flashcards
proper diet, exercise and not smoking prevents
80% of CAD
90% of DM
70% of cancers
proper lifestyle modification can result in
changes in compression of morbidity that occurs w/ aging
older adults can retain _____% of their muscle mass and strength from ages 40-80 w/ ____
100%
exercise
parts of a wellness/ prevention program
education
exercise program
lifestyle changes
educate pt about
importance/complications of control of blood glucose lvl
inspection daily/use of mirror
treatment of xerosis
footwear and socks
exercise program w/ arterial deficiency
exercises should be aerobic and strengthening
increase walking (treadmill)
rest when pt has intermittent claudication
exercise program w/ venous insufficiency
external support/compression
aerobic and strengthening (pump mechanism) –> treadmill
elevate at rest
teach ankle pump –> encourage venous return
lifestyle changes
diet and weight control
decrease alc/weed use
give up smoking
increase mobility