What assessment findings would you anticipate finding in a patient with Transient Ischemic Attack diagnosis?
What assessment findings would you anticipate finding in a patient with Transient Ischemic Attack diagnosis?
What assessment findings would you anticipate finding in a patient with a history of Transient Ischemic attack (mini stoke) ?
What assessment findings would you anticipate finding in a patient with type 2 diabetes diagnosis?
What assessment findings would you anticipate finding in a patient with type 2 diabetes?
What diagnostic testing and labs would you examine for Transient Ischemic Attack (mini Stroke)diagnosis and why?
What is the pathophysiology of Transient Ischemic Attack (mini Stroke) disease processes?
Patient HM has a history of atrial fibrillation and a transient ischemic attack (TIA). Thepatient has been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia and ischemic heart disease. Drugs currently prescribed include the following: Warfarin 5 mg daily MWF and 2.5 mg daily T, TH, Sat, Sun Aspirin 81 mg daily Metformin 1000 mg po bid Glyburide 10 mg bid Atenolol 100 mg po daily Motrin 200 mg 1–3 tablets every 6 hours as needed for pain Explain how the...
After a patient suffered a heart attack, the nurse identified a diagnosis of activity intolerance. Which of the following assessment findings would indicate that a priority goal for this diagnosis is being met? a. Mild chest pain getting into the chair b. O2 saturation 98% after using the commode c. Feels unsteady when getting out of bed d. Less dyspnea when changing positions
Q/ What laboratory findings would you see in a patient with Wilson's disease and to what extent do they assist in making a definitive diagnosis?
21. Several patients have been hospitalized for diagnosis of neurologic problems. Which patient with the nurse assess first? a. A patient with a transient ischemic attack returning from carotid duplex studies b. A patient with a brain tumor who just arrived on the unit after a cerebral angiogram c. A patient with a seizure disorder who just completed an electroencephalogram (EEG) d. A patient prepared for a lumbar puncture whose health care provider is waiting for assistance
Assessment of the Patient: What assessment findings have already been documented regarding this patient in the electronic medical record? What would your priority assessment be? 68 year old male admitted to ER with acute respiratory distress, has history of congestive heart failure (CHF). Patient complains of shortness of breath, weight gain, fatigue, and bilateral ankle edema. Crackles heard 1/2 way up from bases. placed on NC @ 4L. O2 sat 93%. IV started in R arm, labs drawn and sent...