Dear Nurses

Friday, May 03, 2013

YES - THE HEART IS ALWAYS AT WORK

Updated 8/26

Learn more about : The Circulatory System




Scenario: In the above scenario, Mr. R is anxious
and feeling short of breath. 

The patient in Congestive heart failure, will display
signs of anxiety, due to lack of oxygen.The damaged
heart cannot pump blood as efficiently as a healthy 
heart. 

Chest pain and shortness of breath will likely be present. 
As a result of heart damage, fluid backs up into the lungs.

The patient who has an anterior wall myocardial infarction
may develop CHF. A higher level of care is usually needed. 

Watch the videos: Hemoynamic monitoring



Learn about : the ABG and Code Blue

Learn more about : The Circulatory System



Scenario: Nick was admitted to the hospital with
a history of lung cancer. He calls the nurse with
complaints of a sudden onset of shortness of breath
and sharp chest pain.This topic continues : Here






 

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