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Scenario – Mr George McFarlane |
I:Mr George McFarlane is a 53 year old male. S:George has presented to the accident and emergency department with a history of chest pain which started yesterday as he was driving back from an interstate trip. B:George’s past Medical History (PMHx) include: · Type ll Diabetes needing close management. Records BGL daily · Osteoarthritis in L) Knee · Allergy to Penicillin Social History (SHx): · Married for 5 years to Yu Yan, who is of Chinese heritage, she speaks English well · Occupation: Long Haul truck driver, often isolated from family and friends as on the road and away from home due to work. Speaks to wife daily when away. · ETOH (Alcohol) usage on a regular basis · Smoker, averages 15cigarettes per day · Often consumes take away/ fast food diet as away from home regularly · Sedentary lifestyle, often watches TV to cope with stress. Little to no exercise A:Mr McFarlane is 118kg and 180cm in height. Current vital signs Resp 26, O2Sats 97% on room air (RA), BP 170/90, HR 110, Temp 37.
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QUESTION: Coronary heart disease (CHD) risk factors can be divided into non-modifiable and modifiable.
a. Outline your understanding of modifiable and non-modifiable risk factors
b. Provide at least two (2) examples,each, of modifiable and non-modifiable risk factors for George.
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