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Myocarditis: Blood and Case Study
The Philippine Women’s University School of Nursing

Myocarditis
A Case Study

Presented to
Dr. Marieta Fabros
Of
The Department of Nursing

Presented by:

NG2-02 Group A
Barbosa, Pearl P.
Coloma, Marjorie Grace
Cirujales, Lenie P.
David, Ma. Katrina Gabrielle B.
Espejo, Brian Frank O.
Fermo, Alexandra Y.

Table of Contents

I. Introduction 3 a. Prologue b. Definition of Myocarditis II. Objectives 4 c. General Objectives d. Specific Objectives III. Nursing History 5 e. General Data f. Chief Complaint g. Doctor’s Order h. Social History i. Family History IV. Physical Assessment 7 j. Vital Signs upon admission V. Anatomy & Physiology 9 k. Heart l. Myocardium VI. Pathophysiology 12 m. Pathophysiology Chart n. Four Stages VII. Laboratory Results and Diagnostic Procedures 16 o. Arterial Blood Gas Analysis p. Bacteriology Report q. Chemistry Section r. Chest X-Ray s. ECG Examination t. Hemotology Report u. Immunology/Serology Report v. Urinalysis VIII. Nursing Care Plans 20a w. Ideal Nursing Care Plans x. Actual Nursing Care Plans IX. Drug Study 20d X. Discharge Plan 21 y. METHODS XI. Conclusion 22 z. Problems Encountered {. Evaluation |. Conclusion

This case study, following the general format, presents a patient with a case of Myocarditis. As student nurses, we are to learn the general causes and effects of Myocarditis and, more importantly, the different types of learning interventions applied to this patient. This case study will cover general discussion of the anatomical parts related to the said diagnosis, the nursing history and physical assessment of the patient, the Pathophysiology of Myocarditis, the



Bibliography: 1. Wikipedia contributors. "Myocarditis." Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia, 31 Jan. 2011. Web. 21 Feb. 2011. <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Myocarditis>.

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