Drugs
Why we give Vasotec (ace inhibitor)?
Lower the blood pressure
What should the PN expect for a lab of result K >5.1
Irregular heartbeats/pulse
dysrhythmias
What is an indicator of unstable angina?
unstable angina is unpredictable and occurs at rest
What is active range of motions
Pt is able to move their muscles
What is respiratory acidosis?
PH <7.35
CO2 > 45
What do we need to check before giving digoxin?
There is heart rate of 60 or more
What is a positive skin test for TB?
48- 72hrs after injection with a 5-mm area of redness and swelling
Important nursing intervention for a patient with mitral stenosis?
balance activity with oxygen supply
To assist with venous vascular disorder what is one thing the PN will recommend
Leg muscle activity
TED hose
SCEDs
What is a nursing intervention for epistaxis
Take vital signs afterwards
cold compress or ice pack
pitch both sides of the nostrils
have pt sit down and lean forward
pt with hypertension should avoid what medication?
Decongestion
Post cardiac catherization what should the nurse check for?
Vital signs
puncture site
Who is most at risk for malignant hypertension? name 2 risk factors
overweight obesity
Sedentary lifestyle
Poor eating habits
underlying cardiovascular disease
HTN
African american
What an advantage of continuous passive motion machine?
increase flexibility of new joints
What is the greatest concern for a patient who get straight catherization routinely?
Introducing pathogens into the bladder
What group of medication should you give for phantom pain?
Pain Medications
What should the patient expect during a stress test?
Continuous ecg monitoring
Check vital signs and bp
What are 3 signs of Fluid excess in CHF?
jugular distension
crackles bilaterally
dyspnea
What is a classic sign of hip fracture?
One leg is shorter than the other
A erythropoietin deficiency will cause what to happen?
Anemia due to the bone marrow producing less RBC
Name 3 side effects of lasix
Weight loss
increased urinary output
Ringing in the ears
dry mouth/thirsty
Name A nursing interventions for total laryngectomy
establish a communication system
have volunteer from laryngectomy organization
Name 3 signs of MI ?
Pain radiating to left arm and jaw
pallor
diaphoresis
apprehension
dyspnea
What is greatest post op complication of an amputation
Hemorrhage
What make urinary disorder common in the elderly? name 3
Weaken musculature in the bladder and urethra
Urinary stasis
Older adults are poly pharmacy and take more diuretics
diminished neurologic sensation