Medications
Dyspnea, air hunger, tachypnea, stabbing chest pain, diaphoresis, sense of impending doom
Pulmonary Embolism
preop assessment questions
allergies, OTC meds, last PO intake, surgery taking place
foods high in sodium
canned foods, deli meats, processed foods
Hemoglobin A1c
Cause relaxation of the bladder outlet and prostate gland
Tamsulosin
Fatigue, pallor, tachycardia, tachypnea, SOB, glossitis
IDA
transfers, vital signs, blood sugars, feeding
foods that relax the LES
chocolate, caffeine
when is a DRE performed?
Prostate cancer screening
medication for angina
Nitro- explain teaching
Difficulty starting flow even with straining, weak stream, dribbling
BPH
pt teaching after cataract surgery
sunglasses, activities to avoid, when to report to MD
foods high in calcium
milk, eggs, broccoli, fortified orange juice
Lab elevated in prostate cancer
PSA
patient teaching for beta blockers
check BP and HR, never abruptly stop, compliance
Unilateral sensorineural hearing loss, Tinnitus, Vertigo
Meniere's Disease
Meds, LS diet, avoid sudden movement, 8 hours of sleep at night, exercise
Nursing interventions for Meniere's Disease
how should a patient with gallbladder diease prepare their food?
bake, roast, steam or grill
Dx usually with examination of the lens with ophthalmoscope
cataracts
what is glucagon for and what is a side effect?
management of hypoglycemia
hyperglycemia
Abd pain and cramping RLQ, Anorexia and weight loss
Stool Is soft or semi solid
Crohns Disease
NPO, NGT, aggressive IVF
pancreatitis interventions
dietary modifications with parkinsons disease
bite sized, pureed, easy to chew
D-Dimer is elevated in which complication?
DVT/PE