What are the nursing interventions for myocardial infarction
*Assess the characteristics of pain(type,location,severity)
*Administer analgesic as prescribed (morphine is drug of choice)
*Administer oxygen to the patient( 2L of oxygen initially)
*Monitor vital signs and record it
* Obtain 12 lead ECG and connect the patient to cardiac monitor
*Insert large bore iv cannula
* provide psychological support to the patient
*Administer medication as prescribed by the doctors (beta blockers,aspirin, heparin)
*Documentation of patient details
* Evaluate the patient condition and progress
* Assists the doctor for cardiac procedure if needed.
What does myocardial infarction mean?
1. What are the signs and symptoms of a myocardial infarction? What laboratory values and trends reflect a positive myocardial infarction? What is the relationship of a PVC’s to a myocardial infarction? 2. Describe drug eluding stents and the rationale for their use. 3. compare cardioversion and defibrillation . 4. what effect does albumin have on the circulatory system. 5. what are the pharmacokinetics of heparin and morphine ?
How does dyslipidemia lead to myocardial infarction? How does obesity effect myocardial infarction l
How does dyslipidemia lead to myocardial infarction? How does obesity effect myocardial infarction l
input and outputs of myocardial infarction
5. Which of the following nursing interventions would be proper for a patient with pulmonary Edema? A) Increase IV fluids B) Antibiotic Therapy © High Fowler's positioning D) Advice for a diet high in sodium me: What is MONA-BASH used for? A) Congestive heart Failure B) Myocardial infarction C) Pulmonary Embolism D) Deep Venous Thrombosis 2 What is rocnencible for the camnense
ECG findings for Indigestion Angina Myocardial Infarction
PN 105 Fundamentals of Nursing I Case Study - Myocardial Infarction- gemfibrozil Jim Hart had a myocardial infarction (M1) three years ago. He was orde 600 mg twice daily before meals. His cholesterol remained between 22 LDL was 140 mg/dL. His anticholesterol medication was changed t per day in the evening 0 and 240 mg/dL, and his to simvastatin (Zocor) 20 mg How does simvastatin differ from gemfibrozil? 1. 2. Why do you think Mr. Hart's cholesterol drug, gemfibrozil was...
A patient is admitted to a Coronary Care Unit following a severe myocardial infarction. The patient has swollen oedematous legs leaking copious amounts of exudate which are macerating the patient's skin. The leg is red, hot and inflamed too. Briefly describe nursing care?
A patient is admitted to a Coronary Care Unit following a severe myocardial infarction. The patient has swollen oedematous legs leaking copious amounts of exudate which are macerating the patient's skin. The leg is red, hot and inflamed too. Briefly describe nursing care?