A patient is diagnosed with cor pulmonale secondary to pulmonary hypertension and is receiving an infusion of epoprostenol (FloIan) through a small portable JV pump? What is the critical priority for this patient?
a Strict aseptic technique must be used to prevent sepsis
b. Infusion must not be interrupted, even for a few minutes
c. The patient must have a daily dose of warfarin (Coumadin)
d. The patient must be assessed for angina-like chest pain and fatigue.
Ans : (b) Infusion must not be interrupted ,even for a few minutes.
Flolan is a vasodilator indicated for the treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension.It directly vasodilates pulmonary and systemic vascular bed.It inhibits the aggregation of platelets.
A patient is diagnosed with cor pulmonale secondary to pulmonary hypertension and is receiving an infusion...
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