HD 2004 Study Guide - Final Guide: Coronary Artery Disease, Stroke, Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
16 Aug 2016
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In general, you should have a strong understanding of the physical illnesses and psychological disorders described in this chapter. Questions that you should keep in mind when studying the content in this chapter: Who do they affect: determining health and wellness. Adults b/t 55-64 in good/excellent health. Of 65+ rated as having good/excellent health. Determined by severity of symptoms: severity in relation to others now or ourselves in the past. This includes impacts on mortality (risk of death): distinctions and wellness. Concept of successful aging considers biological, psychological and social adjustments associated with chronic illnesses. More adults living with a chronic condition due to improved medical technologies and treatments. Maintaining high quality of life (often despite chronic conditions) Describe the causes/risks, consequences (including symptoms), and treatments related to the following physical illnesses: Broad category of a variety of heart-related diseases such as: coronary artery disease. The arteries that supply blood to the heart become hard and narrow.
