AACN Essentials of Progressive Care NursingWritten by nationally known clinical experts in acute care nursing, this textbook provides foundational information, whether you're a nurse who is to progressive care, or are a student preparing for the certification exam in progressive care nursing. You'll find a concise presentation of essential information for the safe and competent care of adult progressive care patients and their families. |
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... Hypertension Hypertension is typically a chronic disease of blood pressure elevation that is often masked , especially in the early years of onset , by lack of warning signs or symptoms . Hypertensive crisis is an acute episode or ...
... Hypertension Hypertension is typically a chronic disease of blood pressure elevation that is often masked , especially in the early years of onset , by lack of warning signs or symptoms . Hypertensive crisis is an acute episode or ...
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... Hypertension Stage 2 ≥160 or ≥100 Hypertension SBP : systolic blood pressure DBP : diastolic blood pressure mmHg : millimeters of mercury • Benign hypertension : Benign hypertension is charac- terized by slightly elevated blood ...
... Hypertension Stage 2 ≥160 or ≥100 Hypertension SBP : systolic blood pressure DBP : diastolic blood pressure mmHg : millimeters of mercury • Benign hypertension : Benign hypertension is charac- terized by slightly elevated blood ...
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... Hypertension Pulmonary hypertension is a progressive , life - threatening disorder of the pulmonary circulation characterized by high pulmonary artery pressures ( > 25 mm Hg ) leading from the right side of the heart to the lungs . This ...
... Hypertension Pulmonary hypertension is a progressive , life - threatening disorder of the pulmonary circulation characterized by high pulmonary artery pressures ( > 25 mm Hg ) leading from the right side of the heart to the lungs . This ...
Contents
Assessment of Progressive Care Patients and Families | 1 |
Planning Care for Progressive Care Patients and Families | 17 |
Professor of Nursing Acute and Specialty Care Brookwood Medical Center | 27 |
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AACN Essentials of Progressive Care Nursing, Second Edition Marianne Chulay,Suzanne M. Burns Limited preview - 2010 |
AACN Essentials of Progressive Care Nursing, Second Edition Marianne Chulay,Suzanne Burns No preview available - 2010 |
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