Anemia : Nursing assessment
Nursing assessment Subjective Data Important health information Past health history Medications Surgery or other treatments Dietary history Functional health patterns Nursing diagnosis and planning Fatigue related to inadequate oxygenation of the blood Imbalanced nutrition: less than body requirements related to inadequate nutritional intake and anorexia Ineffective health management related to lack of knowledge about appropriate […]
Erythrocyte production : Hematologic problems : Clinical manifestations
Erythrocyte production Life span of an RBC is 120 days Three alterations in erythropoiesis may decrease RBC production: Decreased hemoglobin synthesis Defective DNA synthesis in RBCs Diminished availability of erythrocyte precursors Hematologic problems Sickle cell disease has a high incidence among African Americans. Thalassemia has a high incidence among African Americans and people of Mediterranean […]
Anemia
Anemia A deficiency in Number of erythrocytes (RBCs) Quantity of hemoglobin Volume of packed RBCs (hematocrit) RBC function Transport oxygen (O2) from lungs to systemic tissues Carry carbon dioxide from tissues to lungs Not a specific disease Manifestation of a pathologic process Diagnosed based on Complete blood count (CBC) Reticulocyte count Peripheral blood smear Cause […]
Role of other team members : Respiratory Therapist / Physical Therapist
Role of other team members Respiratory Therapist Provide respiratory care modalities that support patient recovery from anesthesia (e.g., O2 therapy, nebulizer treatments, pulmonary drainage procedures, mechanical ventilation, and airway support). Institute extubation protocols. Monitor pulse oximetry, capnography, or other technology-assisted means of assessing hypoxemia or hypoventilation. Assist with O2 and/or ventilation management during patient transport. […]