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Room 3 Case Study

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high cholesterol, triglyceride and BP levels. These levels are caused by Room 3’s diet that is high in saturated fat and grease which dramatically increases the amount of lipids within the blood contributing to the formation of an atherosclerotic plaque leading to the impairment of blood flow (National Institute of Health, 2015b). After six weeks of treatment at the cardiac rehabilitation center and lifestyle changes, Room 3 admits that he is still under a lot of stress. During the administration of an exercise stress test, he complains of chest pain, discomfort and pressure. Additionally, Room 3 is slightly diaphoretic (sweating) and appears to be agitated and anxious. An exercise stress test is used to determine your heart’s ability to

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