University:
West Coast University
Course:
NURS 110 | Introduction to Professional Nursing
Academic year:

2021
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184

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1
Author:

kundgetanufv

ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATE: System Disorder STUDENT NAME _____________________________________ Myocardial Infarction 58 DISORDER/DISEASE PROCESS __________________________________________________________ REVIEW MODULE CHAPTER ___________ Alterations in Health (Diagnosis) ineffective tissue perfusion, risk for ^ Pathophysiology Related to Client Problem when there is a blood clot that blocks blood from ßowing to the heart Health Promotion and Disease Prevention control blood pressure & cholesterol level ASSESSMENT Risk Factors Lifestyle, age, family history, health conditions (high blood pressure, high cholesterol, smoking) Laboratory Tests Blood tests SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS Expected Findings Pain in the upper body including the arms, left shoulder, back, neck. DifÞculty breathing or SOB. Heartburn Diagnostic Procedures EKG PATIENT-CENTERED CARE Nursing Care assess for chest pain, SOB, dyspnea, crackles, I&O, perform physical assess. Therapeutic Procedures Help patient relax, avoid stressing Monitor blood pressure, limit liquids, ttake medication as directed, lessen sodium intake, rest plenty, weigh every day. Complications Medications (Treatment depends on severity) Anticoagulant, Beta blocker, ACE inhibitor Client Education Cut back on how much fat/cholesterol they eat Interprofessional Care Primary care physician, nurse, cardiologist, pharmacist, dietician, physical and occup. therapist Arrythmias, heart failure, heart rupture, cardiogenic shock, valve problems.