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If hypertension is treated what can it lead to?
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immediate weight loss and increased energy levels and
improved digestion. enhanced mood.
heart, renal, cerebral, or better sleep patterns and reduced
respiratory complications. stress.
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What is cardiac output?
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The volume of blood pumped by the heart during 1 minute is the cardiac
output, the product of heart rate (HR) and stroke volume (SV) of the
ventricle
-assess patient self-care abilities
-provide assistance with ADLs
-Promote self care in ADLs
-delegate appropriate parts of hygiene care
The incidence of hypertension is higher in African-Americans than in European
Americans. Genetic and environmental factors are often contributing factors.
Hypertension-related deaths are also higher among African-Americans.
-body temp of 104 or more
-giddiness, confusion, delirium, excessive thirst, nausea, muscle cramps, visual
disturbances, elevated body temperature, increased heart rate, and lower BP.
!!!!HOT DRY SKIN!!!!!
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What happens when a person loses visual or hearing acuity?
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the patient
outweigh the risk the client poses to themselves or to others
-Determine cause (culture),
-give ABX as ordered,
-NSAID's (Anti-Inflammatories)
-remove excess clothes,
-cool cloth,
-increase fluids,
*remember corticosteroids can interfere with immune systems and masks
signs.. if use cooling blanket be cautious of "freeze burns" if using heating
pads
be cautious of burns
the person withdraws by avoiding communication or socialization with
others in an attempt to cope with the sensory loss. It becomes difficult for
the person to interact safely with the environment until the person learns
new skills.
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Review Box 30-4, 30-6, and Skill 30-1
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Between 1 and 4 AM
-working nightshift Marked in blue
Fast heart rate (>100 bpm) Fever of unknown origin
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Also long as fever stay below _________ in adults and___________in
children it is usually not harmful.
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- 30%
39° C (102.2° F) in adults or
- puberty
below 40° C (104° F) in
- they have deteriorating control
children
mechanisms