Medical Surgical Nursing Care

CARE OF CLIENTS WITH CARDIOVASCULAR DISORDERS SITUATION: Basic knowledge about the physiology of the cardiovascular system will greatly help the nurse to provide appropriate assessment and interventions. The key component of physical assessment includes a health history, physical examination, and monitoring of variety of laboratory and diagnostic test results. 1. The pumping action of the heart is accomplished by the rhythmic contraction and relaxation of its muscular wall. What change occu...

Exam (elaborations) Medical Surgical Nursing Care A nurse has administered several blood transfusions over 3 days to a client with Thalassemia. What lab value would be MOST IMPORTANT for the nurse to monitor closely during this therapy?A major goal for the client during the first 48 hours after severe burn is to prevent Hypovolemic shock. Which of the following is THE BEST indicator of adequate fluid balance during this period?A client with hemophilia has a nosebleed. Which nursing actions is MO...