What is the AED?
The AED is an automatic external device. This handy defibrillator can be found in offices, airplanes, airports, shopping malls, churches, doctor's offices, with EMTs, the ER, schools, and more.
Chest pain assessment Chest pain is a very common complaint . It may occur anywhere and anytime, even at rest. It may be related to stress or actual damage to the heart. A patient having a heart attack , may very readily complain of chest pain. Helpful hints : If the patient in your care is complaining of chest pain, immediate action should be taken to assess the pain. Chest pain may be sharp, severe and stabbing. It may also feel like pressure in the chest or Like a pair of hands squeezing the chest. It is important to do a pain assessment on a scale of 1-10 and document results. It is also of note to ask the patient to describe the character and duration of the pain. Always remember to document all interventions. Follow your Institution's policies, procedures and MD orders for chest pain. Do you know your heart Simple EKG interpretation: The EKG (Electrocardiogram) is a noninv...
Myocardial infarction A heart attack is the layman's term for a (MI) myocardial infarction. It is caused by a lack of blood supply to the heart muscle. A blood clot or plaque, may obstruct the flow of blood. This typically occurs in the patient with CAD ( coronary artery disease) . Symptoms include: chest pain which may radiate to the shoulder and jaw, pressure or tightness in the chest, anxiety, nausea, vomiting and shortness of breath. ...
The Nursing Process A nurse who is new to the clinical settin g, knows all too well it is a challenge. Typically, a combination of learning in the classroom and a clinical area is done. However, feeling confident and demonstrating competence takes time and practice. Assessment and Diagnosis are discussed here . ADPIE and its application in the clinical setting. The five steps of ADPIE. A- assessment D- diagnosis P- planning I - mplementation E- evaluation PLANNING ( IN ADPIE ) Mrs. G was admitted to the hospital with complaints of headaches, visual disturbances and occasional unsteady gait. This has been going on for about two weeks. Her family members decided to seek medical advice. The doctor has examined her and ordered a CT scan of the head. The nurse who is responsible for her care, begins to work on the care plan . She will identify the problems based on the diagnosis. Other staff members will also assist in the process. IMPLEMENTATION ( IN ADPIE) The nu...
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