Pacemaker (complications): Infection, hematoma, pneumothorax, hemo-thorax, arrhythmias, pacer spikes before P or QRS, hiccups / muscle twitching
Magnesium (Mg) Sulfate → Increase Mg+ > 1.3 Mg/dL
↑ Mg foods = (Dairy
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Pacemaker (complications): Infection, hematoma, pneumothorax, hemo-thorax, arrhythmias, pacer spikes before P or QRS, hiccups / muscle twitching
Magnesium (Mg) Sulfate → Increase Mg+ > 1.3 Mg/dL
↑ Mg foods = (Dairy, dark leafy greens veges)
↓ Mg causes → Hyperactive deep tendon reflexes
* Paresthesia’s, muscle tetany, positive chvostek’s & Trousseau’s sign, hypoactive bowels, constipation, abdominal distention, paralytic Ileus.
TPN Admin: (Total parenteral nutrition) -feeding that bypasses the GI tract. Fluids are given into a vein to provide most of the nutrients the body needs. Given when person cannot/ should not receive feedings or fluids by mouth.
Hypertonic (20-50% dextrose), Used
Delegate to LPN: Monitoring Findings, Reinforcing teaching, performing trach care, suctioning, checking NG tube patency, administer tube feedings, inserting urinary catheter, administering meds (No IV)
Delegate to AP: ADLs, Bathing, Grooming, Dressing, toileting, Ambulating, feeding w/out swallowing precautions, positioning, routine tasks, bed making, specimen collection, I & O, VS for stable clients, monitoring clinical manifestations after initial RN assess/eval.
Paracentesis (prep) - take out fluid from belly (peritoneal fluid) Have client VOID
Bariatric Surgery: (weight loss surgery) – Semi fowlers, 6 small meals/day, liquid/pureed food for first 6 weeks (not to exceed 1cup), Vitamin / mineral supplements, & 2 servings of protein daily.
Ostomy (in small intestine) Avoid odorous & gas foods (dark green veges, dairy, fish, eggs, beans, corn), yogurt ↓ gas
Avoid ↑ fiber foods for first 2 months, ↑ fluid intake
Losartan (ARBs -Anti-Hypertensive (HTN) & kidney disease) - Cough & hyperkalemia are for ace inhibitors.
Side Effects: Angioedema, hypotension, dizziness
Tracheostomy Care: 2 xtra tubes, adequate humidification, oral care every 2 hours, trach care every 8 hours, sterile suctioning, surgical asepsis to remove / clean inner cannula, secure trach ties before removing old, square knot, clean from stoma outward
Appropriate Doc.: Subjective/objective data, Accurate/concise, Complete/current, Organized/ date/ time/ blk ink
Crutch safety: Support bodyweight at hand grips with elbows at 30 degrees, Position crutches on unaffected side when sitting or rising from a chair
Varicella (chicken pox) Transmission: Direct contact, droplet, from person with shingles, 10-21 days, 1-2 days before lesions appear and all lesions have sabs
Scoliosis: Lateral curvature of spine & spinal/truncal rotation that causes ribs asymmetry. Curve needs to be at least 10 degrees One leg shorter than the other. Asymmetry in scapula, ribs, flanks, shoulders, hips.
Screening for Idiopathic Scoliosis: During pre-adolescence - Observe child from back
Bend at waist with arms handing down & observe for asymmetry of ribs and flank
Measure truncal rotation with a scolio-meter
Use Cobb technique to determine degree of curvature
Shock Sx: (Chord Item) Anti-Platelets: Aspirin, Plavix (clopidogrel)
Cold, clammy skin, Hypotension, Oliguria, Drowsiness, ↑bleeding risk, prevent MI/stroke, taken PO
Rapid/shallow breathing, Irritability, Tachycardia Watch for hemorrhagic stroke (weakness, Dizziness, H/A)
Elevated or reduced CVP, Multi-Organ damage Avoid NSAIDs, Heparin, warfarin, corticosteroids
Anti-Platelets: Aspirin, Plavix (clopidogrel)
↑bleeding risk, prevent MI/stroke, taken PO Herb/Botanical Therapy
Watch for hemorrhagic stroke (weakness, Dizziness, H/A) Echinacea (common cold), Ginger root (↓ nausea, RA)
Avoid NSAIDs, Heparin, warfarin, corticosteroids Ginko Biloba (↑ vasodialation, dementia, alzheimers)
HypoCalcemia Sx: (CATS) Valarian (↑ GABA to prevent insomnia) – don’t use in MH,
Convulsions, Arrhythmias, Tetany, Stridor / Spasms Or pregnancy. Black cohosh (estrogen sub)-↑ anti HTN
Nephrotic Syndrome meds& hypoglycemia
Serum Proteins in urine, Diet with sufficient protein Peptic Ulcer Disease
Diet low in sodium Avoid frequent meals/snacks, alcohol, smoking, NSAIDs,
Nephrolithiasis (kidney stones) Coffee, spicy foods, & caffeine
↑ Fluid Consumption is primary intervention Lactose Intolerance
HypoKalemia Sx: (6 L’s) Distention, Cramps, Flatus, Diarrhea
Lethargy, Leg Cramps, Limp Muscles HypoGlycemia Sx: (TIRED)
Low Shallow Respirations Tachycardia, Irritability, Restlessness, Excessive Hunger
Lethal Cardiac Dysrhythmias Depression / Diaphoresis
Lots of urine (polyuria)
End Stage Renal Disease: GFR <25mL/min Pre-End Stage Renal Disease
Serum creatinine rises, dialysis or transplant required ↑ in serum creatinine
↑ protein, ↓phosphorus, ↓potassium, ↓sodium Limit protein & phosphorous (meat, dairy, pb, dried peas,
Fluid restricted diet Beans, cola, chocolate beer)
Protein needs ↑ once dialysis begins Restrict sodium to maintain BP
Vitamin D deficiency occurs
Arterial occlusion (4 P’s) HTN Care: (Diuretic)
Pain, Pulselessness, Pallor, Paresthesia Daily weight, I&O’s, urine output, response of BP,
CHF Treatment: (MADD DOG) Electrolytes, take pulse, Ischemic Episodes (TIA’s)
Morphine, Aminophylline, Digoxin, Diuretics, Oxygen Complications (CVA, CAD, CHR, CRF)
Gases (ABG’s)
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