vasomotor tone to bring about uniform contraction. (Cliffsnotes‚ 2017) The blood pressure of a normal healthy person at rest is 120mmHg/80mmHg. But if the blood pressure increases abnormally than the normal level‚ this condition is referred to as hypertension. When the small blood vessels are subjected to high pressure due to the deposition of atheroma is more likely to rupture or been blocked. If this condition is not treated in time it leads to organ damage. Hypotension is low level of blood pressure
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abnormalities. Pathological PR may be congenital or acquired. Congenital anomalies account for majority of cases and include bicuspid or quadricuspid valves‚ leaflet hypoplasia‚ atretic and myxomatous valve prolapse. Acquired causes include pulmonary hypertension‚ carcinoid tumors‚ infective endocarditis‚ rheumatic heart disease‚ Marfan’s syndrome and post repair of congenital heart disease or pulmonary stenosis (25). Role of echocardiography in evaluation of Pulmonary Regurgitation a. 2DE helps in the
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in a office. On admission‚ he complains of nausea but no vomiting and no diaphoresis. His blood pressure is 175/92 mm Hg; his temperature is 99ºF‚ pulse is 127 beats per minute‚ and respiration rate is 20 breaths per minute. He has a history of hypertension‚ which has been controlled with medication. He states that he forgot to take his medicine today. Nursing Assessment Including Client Story An electrocardiogram has been performed‚ blood work has been drawn‚ and a monitor has been attached to
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Clinical Research of Medications Reference: Mosby’s 2013 Nursing Drug reference Drug Name Generic and Trade Classification and Indication for Use Route‚ Dose Frequency Both ordered and recommended Drug Action Side Effects Nursing Implications Assessment to be done Morphine Page 822-824 Opioid analgesic Recommended Subcut/IM- 5-10mg q4hr PO- 10-30mg q4hr prn Depresses pain impulse transmission at the spinal cord level by interacting with opioid receptors Drowsiness Dizziness Confusion Head
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Spinal Cord Injury with Complication of Autonomic Dysreflexia Ashley Audette‚ Shelby LeBel‚ and Jocelyn Neufeld Nurs 361 Nursing of Adults Sandra Fritz and JoDee Wentzel March 14‚ 2014 Autonomic dysreflexia is a complication of spinal cord injuries. “It is a massive‚ uncompensated cardiovascular reaction mediated by the sympathetic nervous system” (Lewis‚ 2014‚ p.1784). There are many factors that need to be explored in relation to the complication of autonomic dysreflexia
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MEDICAL SURGICAL NURSING MEDICAL SURGICAL NURSING RESPIRATORY SYSTEM: List 4 common symptoms of pneumonia the Tachypnea‚ fever with chills‚ productive cough‚ nurse might note on a physical exam. bronchial breath sounds. State 4 nursing interventions for assisting Deep breathing‚ fluid intake increased to 3 liters/ the client to cough productively. day‚ use humidity to loosen secretions‚ suction airway to stimulate coughing. What symptoms of pneumonia might the nurse expect to see
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function. Elevated intraocular pressure (IOP) is the main risk factor and the only one that can be modified using available therapies. Latanoprost is a F2-alpha prostaglandin analog designed to reduce the IOP in patients with glaucoma and ocular hypertension. Whereas‚ Bimatoprost is an ocular hypotensive drug that belongs to a family of fatty acid amides called prostamides. Its mechanism of action includes the reduction of tonographic resistance to aqueous humor outflow and an increase of the outflow
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Chief Complaint: Left ankle pain. DETAILS OF PRESENT ILLNESS: This is a 44-year-old Hispanic male‚ when was kindly asked to admit by Dr. Max Hirsch the patient is status post arthrodesis of the left ankle and has newly diagnosed diabetes and hypertension. PAST MEDICAL HISTORY: Per-op blood glucose is noted to be greater than 200. The patient asked for a medical consult/admission for further evaluation. Currently he denies chest pain and shortness of breath. No dysuria‚ no increased urine
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Semegne Minas Grade 9 7/4/2012 Lemon Trifle Lemon Trifle is a dessert eaten by a lot of people due to its flawless taste and long lasting appearance. Like all desserts‚ lemon trifle contains fruits and fats which attract many people towards it; however people haven’t noticed the negative effects of this wonderful dessert that might harm them leaving them to become patients for the rest of their lives. The combination of fruits and fats together might look healthy‚ but many cafés and bakeries
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Chronic Respiratory Failure Shelby Lynch Date of Care: 03/19/2013 Chamberlain College of Nursing NR 340: Critical Care |Assessment |Medical/Nursing Diagnoses |Treatment | |Brief review of the patient |Medical Diagnoses: |Therapeutic Modalities
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