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Chapter 4 reading summary for PHIL-1301

Is a summary on the information covered in chapter 3 for PHIL-1301

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Pulmonary Embolism (PE) is the blockage of one or more pulmonary arteries by a thrombus, fat or air embolus, or tumor tissue. These clots do not stop moving until they lodge at a narrowed part of the circulatory system. A pulmonary embolus consists of material that gain access to the venous system and then to the pulmonary circulation. The embolus travels with blood flow through smaller blood vessels until it lodges and obstructs perfusion of the alveoli. The lower lobes of the lungs are mos...

Description of Procedure provide objective information about the patient's acid-base status, the underlying cause of an imbalance and the body's ability to regulate pH. Indications Asthma, Cystic fibrosis, COPD Lung Failure Kidney Failure Shock Trauma Uncontrolled diabetes Asthma Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Hemorrhage Drug Overdose Metabolic Disease Chemical Poisoning Interpretation of Findings Normal Levels: pH: 7.35-7.45 PaCO2: 35-45 mm Hg Bicarbonate: 22-26 mEq...

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DESCRIBE DISEASE PROCESS AFFECTING PATIENT (INCLUDE PATHOPHYSIOLOGY OF DISEASE PROCESS) DIAGNOSTIC TESTS (REASON FOR TEST AND RESULTS) PATIENT INFORMATION ANTICIPATED PHYSICAL FINDINGS + ANTICIPATED NURSING INTERVENTIONS Pulmonary Embolism (PE) is the blockage of one or more pulmonary arteries by a thrombus, fat or air embolus, or tumor tissue. These clots do not stop moving until they lodge at a narrowed part of the circulatory system. A pulmonary embolus consists of material that ...

THINK Like a Nurse by Recognizing RELEVANCE and PRIORITIES Michelle Moore 38yr old Four Principles of Clinical Reasoning: 1. Identify and interpret RELEVANT clinical data. 2. TREND relevant clinical data to determine current status (stable vs. unstable). 3. Grasp the “essence” of the current clinical situation. 4. Determine nursing PRIORITY and plan of care. History of Present Problem: Michelle Moore is a 38-year-old who is 29 weeks pregnant. She began prenatal care at 18 weeks...

1. having mania. The nurse anticipates the physician will most likely prescribe: A pt has been dx as a. Lithium 2. SJ Syndrome is a severe and potentially fatal syndrome that is indicated by a rash and flu- like symptoms. It sometimes is caused by which medication? a. Lamotrigine (Lamictal) 3. A pt develops mania after dc-ing Lithium. New meds are written to resume 2x daily Lithium and begin Zyprena (olanzapine). The addition of Zyprexa will: a. Bring hyperactivity under rapid control 4. A...

MH Exam 1 Test Bank Q&As. Ch. 1 (practicing the science & art of psychiatric nursing) 1. Which outcome, focused on recovery, would be expected in the plan of care for pt living in the community w/ serious and persistent mental illness? Within 3 months, the patient will: a. B- report a sense of well-being i. Recovery emphasizes managing symptoms, reducing psychosocial disability, and improving role performance. 2. A pt is hospitalized for depression and SI after their spouse asks for a divorce. N...