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Hi the main assessment was this: (which I already did)
For the middle-aged adult, exercise can reduce the risk of various health problems. Choose one at-risk health issue that regular physical exercise and activity can help prevent and manage. As the patient’s nurse, identify members of the interdisciplinary team and the role each member would play in guiding care for this patient. Describe recommendations that you would provide to assist patients with health promotion measures to incorporate exercise and physical activity into their lives. Provide a specific resource, including contact information (or website if applicable), you would share with your patient.
—>NOW I NEED TO RESPONSE TO MY PEERS (3 REPLAYS)
Responses to peers or faculty should be 120-170 words and include one or more references and citations.
PEER 1
In middle-aged people, cardiovascular disease (CVD) can be better managed and prevented with regular physical activity. Regular exercise lowers blood pressure and cholesterol levels, two risk factors for cardiovascular disease. Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team is essential for the patient’s nurse (Van Trier et al., 2021). Members of this team may include a family doctor for routine checkups, a physiotherapist for targeted workout programmes, a dietitian for advice on healthy eating, and a psychologist or psychiatrist for help with emotional and psychological issues. Care coordination and effective team communication are two of the nurse’s primary responsibilities.
The nurse’s role is to encourage movement and health by suggesting an individualised exercise programme created in tandem with a physical therapist. All preexisting medical issues, personal preferences, and present health state should be taken into account in this strategy. For optimal cardiovascular health, it is essential to supplement exercise with nutritional advice from a nutritionist (Izquierdo et al., 2021). Adjustments to the plan can be made in response to the patient’s progress and any changing health considerations through regular monitoring with the primary care physician. To address the negative effects of stress on cardiovascular health, it is recommended that people engage in stress management exercises like yoga or meditation. Giving patients access to educational tools like the American Heart Association’s (AHA) website (www.heart.org) and helpline (1-800-AHA-USA1) gives them the power to manage their cardiovascular health, live a heart-healthy lifestyle, and learn about exercise recommendations. The patient will be better able to take an active role in their own heart health journey and make educated decisions if these materials are shared with them.
PEER 2
As a nurse, I strongly believe that regular physical exercise and activity can help prevent and manage various health problems in middle-aged adults. One at-risk health issue that exercise can help prevent and manage is heart disease. Studies have shown that physical activity can reduce the risk of developing heart disease by up to 35% (LaMonte et al., 2005).
An interdisciplinary team would be necessary to guide care for a patient with an at-risk health issue. The team would consist of a primary care physician, a registered dietitian, a physical therapist, and a mental health counselor. The primary care physician would diagnose and treat the patient’s health issue, while the registered dietitian would guide the patient’s diet. The physical therapist would create an exercise plan tailored to the patient’s needs, and the mental health counselor would help the patient overcome any psychological barriers to exercise.
To assist patients with health promotion measures to incorporate exercise and physical activity into their lives, I would recommend starting with small, achievable goals and gradually increasing activity levels. It’s important to find an activity that the patient enjoys to make it more sustainable. Additionally, incorporating exercise into daily routines, such as taking the stairs instead of the elevator or going for a walk during lunch breaks, can be helpful.
A specific resource that I would share with my patient is the American Heart Association’s website, which provides information on heart-healthy diets and exercise plans. The website also has a directory of local physical therapists and mental health counselors that can be useful for patients.
PEER 3
Exercise can reduce the risk of many different health problems in middle aged patients. One health problem that regular exercise can help with significantly is mental health or “brain health”. Exercise is an activity that should be structured, planned, and regular. When exercising, a person’s heart rate and respiratory rate increases which in turn supplies more oxygen to the body. More oxygen being supplied to the brain leads to the production of neurons (PhD, Dr. A. S. (2023, August 22). This is called neurogenesis. This is great for memory, and learning as well as preventing a mental health decline as people age. This can help to prevent things like Alzheimers, schizophrenia, and parkinsons (PhD, Dr. A. S. (2023, August 22).
As a nurse working in health care alongside a huge interdisciplinary team, there are many different members that can help to educate middle aged patients to take part in exercise to help their mental health. I would say that doctors and nurses would be the best to educate about how and why exercise is great for brain health. People who regularly exercise, tend to have more energy, and be more upbeat and happy in their day to day life (Robinson, L. (2023, February 28). Regular exercise also helps immensely with things like sharper memory, higher self-esteem, better sleep, more energy, and stronger resilience (Robinson, L. (2023, February 28). Doctors and nurses can both educate their patients about how regular exercise can benefit their health in the current time and in the future. They can also explain to patients or give them ideas of what they can do for exercise. I feel that many patients think running or going to the gym is exercise which scares many people off. However, explaining to them that going for walks, getting outside and gardening, biking, and swimming along with many other things count as exercise as well.
As a nurse, I would recommend combining physical activity with things that the patient already does such as shopping and doing household chores. Another thing i would recommend is taking the stairs whenever possible to easily incorporate exercise into their day to day lives (Department of Health & Human Services. (2017, January 10).
