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If a patient has a skull fracture from an accident and have rising pulse rate and lowering blood pressure the nurse would suspect that the patient is?
The nurse would suspect that the patient is experiencing hypovolemic shock, which can occur due to significant blood loss or fluid loss following a skull fracture. The rising pulse rate indicates the body's attempt to compensate for the decreased blood volume, while the lowering blood pressure suggests inadequate perfusion to vital organs. Immediate assessment and intervention are crucial to stabilize the patient's condition.
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What is hypotension in surgery?
Hypotension in surgery refers to the intentional lowering of the patient's arterial blood pressure during the procedure. Lowering blood pressure has been shown to reduce blood loss and the consequent need for transfusions.
What precautions are necessary after fracture repair?
The patient needs to be cautious not to place excess pressure on any part of the cast until it is completely dry. The patient also should avoid excess pressure on the operative site until complete healing has taken place
Can a hip fracture patient with incisions shower?
Certainly a fracture is painful and so the patient may not be steady on their feet. Depending on the advice of the doctor, the patient should be able to shower, at least in a sitting position.
You assess a casualty and discover that he is in pain and has a bone protruding from his lower arm this is an example of of what type of fracture?
If you assess a casualty and discover that the patient has a bone protruding from his lower arm, the patient has an open fracture, also known as a compound fracture.
What are the side effects of peripheral vasodilators?
Peripheral vasodilators may cause dizziness and orthostatic hypotension--a rapid lowering of blood pressure when the patient stands up in the morning.
How would you use the word fracture in the sentence?
After looking at the x-ray, the doctor was able to tell the patient that there was a fracture in his leg.
Why would lowering the plasma cholesterol concentration be potentially beneficial for this patient?
lowering the plasma cholesterol is essential for CV patients because it prevents further atherosclerosis and further narrowing of arteries that helps controlling the blood pressure thus sparing the heart of excessive load.
What do hospitals do with a car accident patient?
They treat them.
When a patient has had a mastectomy venipuncture should be avoided on the affected side because?
avoid fracture
When treating a spine fracture what do you stabilize a patient on before taking x-rays?
Table
What does health education for fracture patient?
eating a weel balanced diet to promote healing
What type of patient has an open wound and bone is protruding?
It is called a compound or open fracture.
