Assessment and Care of Patients With Cardiovascular Conditions

Assessment and Care of Patients With Cardiovascular Conditions Order Description Discussion Part I: Assessment and Care of Patients With Cardiovascular Conditions Many cardiac disorders such as myocardial infarctions are a common problem in the acute care setting. Thus it is essential for you, as the advanced practice nurse caring for acute patients, to identify potential signs and symptoms of complications. Although some cardiac disorders require outpatient treatment and management, other procedures such as CABGs or valve replacements are more common and frequently require major interventions. In your role with acute cardiac patients, you must evaluate symptoms and determine how to treat patients. For this Discussion, consider potential diagnoses, treatment, and/or referral options for the patients Case Study 1 Tom is 56-year-old African American male who presented to the ED with chest pain radiating to his back. The pain has been continuous for 1 hour. The patient complains of shortness of breath. The pain has not been relieved with rest. The patient’s vitals are: 99.1-98-18-198/110. The patient’s cardiac enzymes are negative. Labs results are as follows: Na 134 K 4.1 Cr 1.8 BUN 42 Glucose 248 WBC 13.1 Hbg 14.1 Hct 44.2 Plt 236 EKG sinus rhythm no ekg changes