The health care provider is reviewing lab results of a client diagnosed with heart failure. the provider notes that the client’s anp and bnp levels have been increasing and remain significantly elevated. how would these results be interpreted?

ANP and BNP, are molecules that the heart secretes, when it is growing a lot, this is called cardiomegaly, means that the disease is getting worse. But, these results should be analyzed only by the treating physician.

these are common warning signs of overtraining syndrome:

washed-out feeling, tired, drained, lack of energy

mild leg soreness, general aches, and pains

pain in muscles and joints

sudden drop in performance

insomnia

headaches

decreased immunity (increased number of colds, and sore throats)

decrease in training capacity/intensity

moodiness and irritability

depression

loss of enthusiasm for the sport

decreased appetite

increased incidence of injuries.

a compulsive need to exercise

lifetime activities are certain actions that are either required throughout your life or you choose to do them. for example, eating is considered a lifetime activity, drinking water or other beverages, keeping your body clean, taking medicine. those types of actions are considered lifetime activities.