Medical-surgical Nursing Demystified
CHAPTER 1 Cardiovascular System^39 moving in the body from vessels into tissue (third spacing), or dehydration. External hemorrh ...
(^40) Medical-Surgical Nursing Demystified TREATMENT Treatment depends on severity of symptoms. As always, maintaining open airw ...
CHAPTER 1 Cardiovascular System^41 Myocarditis WHAT WENT WRONG? Inflammation of the heart muscle is usually caused by infection, ...
(^42) Medical-Surgical Nursing Demystified TREATMENT Treatment is directed at the causative factor(s). Occasionally treatment ma ...
CHAPTER 1 Cardiovascular System^43 onset of pericarditis. Pericarditis may be caused by any infectious agent, AMI, malignancy, a ...
(^44) Medical-Surgical Nursing Demystified ST-segment elevation. Echocardiogram shows echo-free space between pericardium and t ...
CHAPTER 1 Cardiovascular System^45 Pulmonary Edema WHAT WENT WRONG? Fluid builds up in the lungs as a result of ineffective pump ...
(^46) Medical-Surgical Nursing Demystified TREATMENT Treatment may continue at home unless a worsening change in condition merit ...
CHAPTER 1 Cardiovascular System^47 Check oxygen saturation (pulse oximetry). Record fluid intake and output. Weigh the patient ...
(^48) Medical-Surgical Nursing Demystified HALLMARK SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS Discoloration of extremities progressing from pale, to b ...
CHAPTER 1 Cardiovascular System^49 Explain to the patient: Stop smoking. Avoid cold. Inspect skin regularly for cracks and trea ...
(^50) Medical-Surgical Nursing Demystified TREATMENT Treatment of RHD is based on the severity of the valve damage. Valve replac ...
CHAPTER 1 Cardiovascular System^51 Explain to patient: Anticoagulation use, interference with foods and medications, need for f ...
(^52) Medical-Surgical Nursing Demystified If the clot dislodges from the vein and travels to the lung, other symptoms will dev ...
CHAPTER 1 Cardiovascular System^53 NURSING INTERVENTION Monitor breathing because changes in respiratory status can signal that ...
(^54) Medical-Surgical Nursing Demystified HALLMARK SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS Asymptomatic Irregular pulse Feeling faint (near syncope ...
CHAPTER 1 Cardiovascular System^55 Install a pacemaker. If atrial fibrillation is the ongoing rhythm, warfarin therapy will be ...
(^56) Medical-Surgical Nursing Demystified Proper care and restrictions if the patient has a pacemaker—frequent monitoring of t ...
CHAPTER 1 Cardiovascular System^57 Lab work—CBC, electrolytes, drug levels, coagulation studies. No atrial or ventricular rhyth ...
(^58) Medical-Surgical Nursing Demystified Explain to the patient: Note: If asytole exists, patient is not conscious. Talk to f ...
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