(Moe & Rheingans, 2006), provision of clean water is one of the ways for preventing diseases from spreading through water. However, they also note that the distribution system can be problematic and this can result in the contamination of water. Therefore, there should be a way of ensuring that clean piped water is delivered to the individuals’ homes and there is no contamination during its distribution. It has been identified that distribution system contamination is the single most cause of outbreaks in community water systems. We aim to determine the effect of potable on nutrition and in this respect, we have gathered 6 articles… Continue Reading...
nutrients consumption is most beneficial at preventing disease. Milk is rich in potassium and potassium has been found to be the wonder nutrient in preventing certain types of debilitating cardiovascular disease. “Dietary potassium intake has been demonstrated to significantly lower blood pressure (BP) in a dose-responsive manner in both hypertensive and nonhypertensive patients in observational studies, clinical trials, and several meta-analyses” (Houston, 2011). With high doses of potassium such as those over 4,000 mg per day, one can lower one’s risk of cardiovascular disease from 8%-15% (Houston, 2011). However, critics of milk argue that this benefit… Continue Reading...
provision, nursing practitioners contribute significantly to preventing disease and promoting health via health education. Factors impacting health include age, physical/cognitive capabilities, emotional stability, and culture. Henderson’s 14 functions guide nurses during health education. Promoting wellness is more salient and within rehabilitation settings, all patients and their families are educated about their respective ailments and how its outcome may be managed.
Nursing. Nursing care integrates patient assessment, nurse diagnosis, intervention, care planning, and appraisal (Potter & Perry, 2005). According to Henderson, nurses must work independently whilst coordinating with team-executed therapeutic plans. Nurses are familiar with biological and… Continue Reading...
