What are subjective symptoms of altered perfusion? Right Ans - past hx of
smoking or alcohol use, dizziness with position changing, fatigue, syncope,
sleep problems
Objective assessment findings of altered perfusion includes` Right Ans -
neck vein distension and the presence of edema
Lifestyle changes should target reducing a clients modifiable risk factors for
Coronary heart disease Right Ans - obesity, sedentary lifestyle, quit
smoking, excessive alcohol consumption, dietary risk
Preload Right Ans - amount of ventricular stretch at the end of the diastole.
measurement of volume. heart filling up with blood for the next contraction
What are some complications with preload Right Ans - increased preload is
due to Heart failure and fluid volume excess. preload is decrease due to
tachycardia and fluid volume deficit
How can nurses help with increase preload Right Ans - administering of
oral fluids, IV fluids, or blood products
How can nurses help with decrease preload Right Ans - administering of
diuretics, which reduces volume and administering vasodilators which dilates
the large veins.
What is afterload Right Ans - resistance left ventricle must overcome to
circulate blood, like a clamp of the aorta and arteries
How is afterload increase or decreases? Right Ans - afterload increases by
hypertension and vasoconstriction, the heart works harder. Afterload
decreases when the clients are hypotensive
What medications is used to increase afterload? Right Ans - vasoconstrict
the arties and give epinephrine, dopamine, dobutamine
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