Hypertension and ASD and VSD

Can you please help answer question 1 and 2. Please cite your sources in your work and provide references for the citations in APA format. References no more than 5 years old ( Journals, peer reviews etc). At least 3 references per question and at least 2 pages per question. Please address all the points in the questions. Thank you.

Question 1

Choose a diet that would be cultural specific for a patient with new onset of hypertension. Identify the culture of the patient and discuss how you would explain this diet to your patient. For example, how would you adapt the D-A-S-H (dietary approaches to stop hypertension) diet for a Hispanic patient?

Question 2

Discuss the definitions of ASD( Atrial septal defect) and VSD (Ventricular Septal defect). What are the symptoms and the assessment findings you may encounter among children? What are the symptoms and physical examing findings from ascultation for each in adults? Briefly discuss treatment options for children and adults with ASD and VSD.

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Question One

Hypertension is one of the risk factors for cardiovascular mortality and morbidity. Hypertension is attributed to external factors such as lifestyle and diet. Dietary modifications such as reduction of salt intake, weight loss, and moderation of alcohol consumption have proven very effective in lowering blood pressure. The Dietary Approach to Stop Hypertension (DASH) has been developed over the years and referred to planned dietary patterns as well as increased potassium intake for hypertension patients.

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