For this study, the word "heparin" will refer to both UFH and LMWH. A key heparin nursing consideration is determining why the heparin is being used. This will determine what the appropriate doses and monitoring parameters will be. It may vary according to institution policies....
Another important nursing consideration when administering metoprolol is monitoring the patient for any side effects or adverse reactions. Common side effects of metoprolol includefatigue, dizziness, headache, anddiarrhea. If the patient experiences any of these symptoms or any other concerning symptoms, ...
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Heart failureresults from changes in the systolic or diastolic function of the leftventricle. The heart fails when, because of intrinsic disease or structural, it cannot handle a normal blood volume or, in the absence of disease, cannot tolerate a sudden expansion in blood volume. Heart failure ...
implementing these services [Citation50], providing a compelling case for the consideration of such services also in the Croatian context. With the knowledge that multifaceted approaches are the most successful at changing prescribing behaviours and medication use [Citation55], safer non-...
Temporary transvenous pacing is indicated in patients who present with asystole, Mobitz type 2 second-degree AV block, or complete AV block. Consideration for transvenous pacing should be given to patients with bifascicular or trifascicular block in the setting of acute MI.46Pacing is not indic...
unless there was significant sinus node disease. One could also consider calcium channel blocker use in this situation. However, with only rare symptoms and no known sustained arrhythmias, in addition to sinus node and AV node disease, consideration of no antiarrhythmic therapy would be quite ...
and promoting regular exercise programs to improve strength and flexibility. Reviewing and adjusting medication regimens to minimize side effects that could increase the risk of falls and ensure regulareyeand hearing exams should be taken in consideration to address any sensory impairments that may contri...
resulting in an underestimation of the net alkali loss. Even taking this into consideration, the measured plasma bicarbonate concentration is often much lower than expected from bicarbonate losses due to co-existing lactic acidemia or renal failure, which are common complications of severe cholera (185...