Chapter 33 Flashcards
Concepts of care for pt with vascular problems
1
Q
What is Essential/Primary Hypertension? and risk factors?
A
no identifiable cause, tends to gradually develop
Cause medical hyperplasia (thickening) of arteries
Risk factors:
- obesity
- smoking
- stress
- family history
2
Q
Common cause of secondary hypertension?
A
Obstructive sleep Apnea
Renal disease
Primary aldosteronism
Pheochromocytoma (adrenal tumor)
Cushing’s syndrome
medications
3
Q
desired Bp for
over 60? under 60?
A
Over 60: below 150/90
under 60: 140/90
4
Q
What nursing care plan diagnoses?
A
Risk for decreased tissue Perfusion
Activity intolerance
ineffective coping
imbalanced nutrition
low knowledge
5
Q
What is arteriosclerosis?
A
Thickening or hardening of arterial wall
6
Q
What is atherosclerosis?
A
Involving formation of plaque within arterial wall
