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macular degeneration symptoms
blurred vision, loss of central vision, blindness
Diastolic BP
the pressure measured during ventricular relaxation
Furosemide mode of action
Furosemide works by blocking the reabsorption of sodium, chloride, and water at the ascending loop of Henle (part of a kidney tubule that forms a long loop in the medulla of the kidney, from which water and salts are reabsorbed into the blood).
It also causes increased excretion of potassium, magnesium, and calcium, which causes rapid diuresis (excess urination).
Hypersomnia interventions
limiting naps, staying away from heavy meals, avoiding alcohol, and exercising to promote alertness and quality sleep.
Chronic Pain Classifications
chronic pain is classified as either chronic primary pain or chronic secondary pain.
glaucoma tx
decrease IOP
elevated BP
120-129/less than 80
Justice
Justice is that there should be an element of fairness in all medical and nursing decisions and care. Nurses must care for all patients with the same level of fairness despite the individual's financial abilities, race, religion, gender, and/or sexual orientation.
Hypersomnia symptoms
excessive sleeping
chronic primary pain
Chronic pain in one or more anatomical regions, characterized by significant emotional distress or functional disability
Normal IOP range
12-22 mmHg
high blood pressure (hypertension) stage 1
130-139/80-89
Osteoarthritis
inflammation of the bone and joint
degenerative joint disease
characterized by the wearing away of the articular cartilage within the joints
chronic secondary pain
linked to an underlying condition
average pulse rate
70-80 bpm
slander
spoken defamation
Abandonment of care
Wrongful termination of providing patient care
endorphin pain
naturally occurring compounds that have morphine-like quality
tube feeding complications
Pulmonary Aspiration
Vomiting
Diarrhea or Constipation
Tube Occlusion or Displacement
Electrolyte/Imbalance
Dehydration
pulse quality
the rhythm and force of the pulse
health care directive
A written document that specifies medical treatment for a competent patient, should he or she become unable to make decisions. Also known as an advance directive or a living will.
Hypersomnia causes
may be caused by another sleep disorder (such as narcolepsy or sleep apnea), dysfunction of the autonomic nervous system, or drug or alcohol abuse. In some cases it results from a physical problem, such as a tumor, head trauma, or injury to the central nervous system.
Does substance P cause pain?
The Role of Substance P in the BodyResearchers found that substance P caused pain through a process known as nociception. A nociceptor is a sensory neuron or nerve cell that reacts to potentially damaging stimuli by signaling the spinal cord and brain. Nociception causes the perception of pain.
dysphagia
difficulty swallowing