3. Referring the patient to a cardiology for further evaluation. Advanced Practice Nursing Intervention Plan for Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage‚ Unspecified The patient has a heme positive test‚ which means that there is blood contaminate in his stool sample. This result indicates that he may be suffering from gastrointestinal (GI) hemorrhage or gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding. According to NIDDK (2016)‚ gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding is any type of bleeding in digestive tract. There are two type of
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Nursing Management of Patient with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Anxiety A.C. is a 41 year old female‚ with a medical history of diabetes mellitus type II (T2DM)‚ anxiety‚ hypertension (HTN)‚ cerebrovascular disease (CVD)‚ end stage renal disease (ESRD)‚ bacteremia‚ diabetic gastroparesis‚ and methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)‚ who was admitted to the hospital for a fever. The patient is allergic to penicillin and Regland6e. The patient had a transesophageal echocardiogram (TEE)
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Nurses role in the initial assessment and nursing management of a patient with Acute Myocardial Infarction For the purpose of this essay‚ the author will investigate the role of a registered nurse in the initial assessment and management of a patient with acute Myocardial Infarction (MI). This essay will further discuss the anatomy of the heart and how it functions; the pathophysiology and initial signs and symptoms of MI. To achieve this‚ the author has conducted literature review through using
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University of Makati College of Allied Health Studies J. P. Rizal Extension‚ West Rembo‚ Makati City Center of Nursing Name: _____________________________________ Group: _______________________ 1. A 42-year-old client admitted with an acute myocardial infarction asks to see his chart. What should the nurse do first? a. Allow the client to view his chart b. Contact the supervisor and physician for approval c. Ask the client if he has concerns about his care d. Tell the client that
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experience while in the cardiac catheterization lab during clinical rotations. A 67 year old Caucasian male was emitted for emergent angioplasty with intracoronary stent placement for occlusive myocardial infarction resulting in cardiogenic shock. My paper will detail the medical diagnosis and nursing management of cardiogenic shock. Medical Diagnosis Cardiogenic shock is a term used to describe the heart’s inability to supply enough blood to the organs of the body. The heart becomes unable
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Cardiovascular Disease-Case study #2 Christian Oyibe Advanced Clinical Pathophysiology Nursing 6150 Governor’s State University Professor Savannah Prince March7‚ 2012 Introduction Heart disease is often used interchangeably with cardiovascular disease generally refers to conditions that involve narrowed or block vessels that can lead to a heart attack‚ chest pain (angina) or stroke. Other forms of heart condition
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Chapter 14: Critical Care Nursing (Pg 338-366‚ 412-437) Chapter 15: Cardiovascular Disorders Coronary Artery Disease Description and Etiology The biggest contributor to cardiovascular system- related morbidity and mortality is coronary artery disease. Atherosclerosis is a progressive disease that affects arteries throughout the body. (CAD) Risk Factors for CAD 1. Age‚ Gender‚ Race (non-modifiable) a. More common in men than women b. Higher in women over 75 years of age 2. Family History
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this essay I will discuss theoretical principals of rehabilitation of a particular patient I cared for while on clinical placement. It will focus on the role of the multidisciplinary team involved in this rehabilitation process post acute myocardial infarction and the education and support given to the patient and her family during the discharge planning process. Also I will be including statistics and evidence of pathophysiology. The National Service Framework for Older People (Department of Health
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Disease Pathophysiology of: Angina Pectoris Angina Pectoris develops when coronary blood flow becomes inadequate to meet myocardial oxygen demand. This causes myocardial cells to switch from aerobic to anaerobic metabolism‚ with a progressive impairment of metabolic‚ mechanical‚ and electrical functions. Angina pectoris is the most common clinical manifestation of myocardial ischemia. It is caused by chemical and mechanical stimulation of sensory afferent nerve endings in the coronary vessels and
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through the coronary arteries is partially or completely blocked‚ ischemia and infarction of the myocardium may result. Ischemia occurs when insufficient oxygen is supplied to meet the requirements of the myocardium”(Workman et al 2010). Complications The three major clinical manifestations of CAD include chronic stable angina‚ acute coronary syndrome‚ and sudden cardiac death. These conditions result from myocardial ischemia
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