Title NCLEX -RN keypoints part 1.pdf ✅

Heart Failure - Right Sided Right sided heart failure will primarily manifest as central edema as the right side of the heart takes fluid from the body and moves it forward. If this portion of the pump is broken, fluid will become "backed up" behind the pump and therefore within the body. Hypertension - Nursing care For patients with elevated blood pressure, monitor daily weights, intake and output, and urine output to watch for fluid retention. Monitor blood pressure and pulse in response to treatments. Diuretics may cause increased loss of electrolytes in the urine.
Hypertension- Complications Complications of untreated hypertension Cor Pulmonale - Signs & Symptoms Cor pulmonale is an enlargement of the right side of the heart caused by a problem with the lungs or pulmonary vessels. This pneumonic represents the symptoms
Heart Sounds Aortic and Pulmonic (A&P): 2 words, 2 spaces; these coincide in that they are both in the 2nd intercostal space. A is immediately to the right of the sternum, P is immediately to the left of the sternum. Erb's point: Erb has 3 letters; you can find this point in the 3rd intercostal space (just to the left of the sternum), also the 3rd space to auscultate Tricuspid: 5th intercostal, just to the left of the sternum. Tri = 3, this is the fourth place to auscultate in the 5th intercostal space! Mitral: Mit sounds similar to mid. Midclavicular area and straight down just below nipple line. Cardiac Valves Blood Flow This simple mnemonic helps to remember the order in which blood passes through the four heart valves in sequential order.