enow.com Web Search

Search results

  1. Results from the WOW.Com Content Network
  2. Nursing diagnosis - Wikipedia

    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nursing_diagnosis

    A nursing diagnosis may be part of the nursing process and is a clinical judgment about individual, family, or community experiences/responses to actual or potential health problems/life processes. Nursing diagnoses foster the nurse's independent practice (e.g., patient comfort or relief) compared to dependent interventions driven by physician ...

  3. Hemodynamics - Wikipedia

    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hemodynamics

    Hemodynamic monitoring is the observation of hemodynamic parameters over time, such as blood pressure and heart rate. Blood pressure can be monitored either invasively through an inserted blood pressure transducer assembly (providing continuous monitoring), or noninvasively by repeatedly measuring the blood pressure with an inflatable blood ...

  4. Obstructive shock - Wikipedia

    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Obstructive_shock

    Because of poor blood flow to the tissues, patients may have cold extremities. Less blood to the kidneys and brain can cause decreased urine output and altered mental status, respectively. [9] Other signs may be seen depending on the underlying cause. For example, jugular venous distension is a significant finding in evaluating shock.

  5. Hypovolemic shock - Wikipedia

    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hypovolemic_shock

    A substantial amount of blood loss to the point of hemodynamic compromise may occur in the chest, abdomen, or the retroperitoneum. [3] The thigh itself can hold up to 1 L to 2 L of blood. [3] Localizing and controlling the source of bleeding is of utmost importance to the treatment of hemorrhagic shock. [3]

  6. Shock (circulatory) - Wikipedia

    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shock_(circulatory)

    The diagnosis is generally based on a combination of symptoms, physical examination, and laboratory tests. [2] A decreased pulse pressure (systolic blood pressure minus diastolic blood pressure) or a fast heart rate raises concerns. [1] Shock is a medical emergency and requires urgent medical care.

  7. Nursing assessment - Wikipedia

    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nursing_assessment

    Nursing assessment is the gathering of information about a patient's physiological, psychological, sociological, and spiritual status by a licensed Registered Nurse. Nursing assessment is the first step in the nursing process. A section of the nursing assessment may be delegated to certified nurses aides.

  8. Abdominal guarding - Wikipedia

    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abdominal_guarding

    Hemodynamic status and life-threatening disease require immediate attention Volume replacement with a possible blood transfusion, and with normal saline For obstruction and persistent vomiting, place nasogastric (NG) tube

  9. Orthostatic vital signs - Wikipedia

    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orthostatic_vital_signs

    Additionally, it is omitted when the patient is demonstrating hemodynamic instability, [2] which term is generally used to indicate abnormal or unstable blood pressure but which can also suggest inadequate arterial supply to organs. [6] Orthostatic vital signs are also taken after surgery. [7]