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¶ … patient most likely manifest hypervolemia?
A patient would most likely develop hypervolemia through eating sodium-based foods, from blood transfusions, medications and diagnostic contrast dyes. (Silverstein, 2006)
What blood pressure, central venous pressure, and arterial pressure would be indicative of hypervolemia?
Any individual who is suffering from hypervolemia would have higher levels of blood (160 / 100), central venous (179 / 109) and arterial pressure (180 / 110). (Silverstein, 2006)
How would a nurse recognize that a hypovolemic patient had received adequate volume replacement?
The way a nurse would recognize a hypovolemic condition is to look for swelling in the legs and arms. At the same time, there will be an increase in the patient's weight. When there is adequate replacement, these levels will come down dramatically. (Silverstein, 2006)
How do neurohormonal mechanisms contribute to the development...
This leads to a redistribution of blood flow to vital organs. At the same time, it increases myocardial contractility through expanding extracellular fluid volume. (Silverstein, 2006)
What are the differences between systolic and diastolic heart failure?
Systolic heart failure occurs when the heart is not using enough force to push oxygen throughout the body. Diastolic heart failure is when the vertical does not relax. This causes the blood pressure to go up and can lead to shortness of breath. (Silverstein, 2006)
How do patients usually manifest heart failure? How do older adults manifest heart failure?
Most patients manifest heart failure based upon inactivity and poor diet. This makes it difficult for the body to adequately pump blood to the rest of the body. Older adults will develop the condition based…
References
Silverstein, A. (2006). Heart Disease. Minneapolis, MN: 21st Century Books.
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