Respiratory
Chronic cough, thick sputum, peripheral edema, cyanotic nail beds with clubbing are manifestations of this disorder.
What is chronic bronchitis?
Peripheral edema, ascites & dyspnea are manifestations of this type of heart failure.
What is right heart failure?
What is echocardiogram?
Clients with thrombocytopenia are at increased risk of this.
What is increased risk of bleeding?
Low HDL and high LDL are associated with the development of this cardiovascular disorder.
What is atherosclerosis?
Dyspnea at rest, thin body stature, use of accessory muscles & prolonged expiratory phase are manifestations of this disorder.
What is emphysema?
Chronic kidney disease & pheochromocytoma are causes for this type of hypertension.
What is secondary hypertension?
What is brain natriuretic peptide (BNP)?
A common manifestation for those with anemia.
What is dyspnea with activity?
An imperative part, for clients, in controlling their hypertension.
What is adhering to prescribed medications?
High pressure & increased vascular resistance in the lungs that causes increased workload of right ventricle.
What is pulmonary artery hypertension?
The average pressure in a patient’s arteries; reliable indicator of perfusion to vital organs.
What is the mean arterial pressure, or MAP?
What is liver enlargement?
This class of medications are commonly used in the treatment of peripheral arterial disease and affect hemostasis.
What are antiplatelets?
What are weak pedal pulses, pale and cool extremities, and paresthesias.
Cyanosis of the lips and around the mouth are manifestations of this.
What is tissue hypoxia?
Disorder associated with chest pain that is worse with inspiration, improved by sitting up & leaning forward with audible friction rub.
What is pericarditis?
Treatment option for the anemia associated with sickle cell disease.
What is a blood transfusion?
A client with polycythemia vera should wear these while awake.
What are compressions socks/teds/support hose?
This is medical intervention is imperative in the treatment of clients with aortic dissection.
What is controlling blood pressure?
Sudden shortness of breath with cough & frothy, pink-tinged sputum are characteristics of this respiratory issue.
What is fluid overload?
IV drug users, those with artificial valves & those with systemic infections are at greatest risk of this disorder.
What is endocarditis?
This nursing intervention should be avoided in clients with thrombocytopenia.
What are invasive procedures, such as frequent blood draws and enemas.
An assessment necessary for clients diagnosed with hemophilia A.
What is assessment for joint pain and bruising?
This leg position should be avoided for those diagnosed with peripheral arterial disease.
What is crossing the legs or elevating the legs?