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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... Tachycardia ( Fig . 3-17 ) • PR interval : May be shorter than normal but often dif- ficult to measure because of hidden P waves . QRS complex : Usually normal but may be wide if aberrant conduction is present . • Conduction : Usually ...
... Tachycardia ( Fig . 3-17 ) • PR interval : May be shorter than normal but often dif- ficult to measure because of hidden P waves . QRS complex : Usually normal but may be wide if aberrant conduction is present . • Conduction : Usually ...
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... tachycardia . The electrophysiology study confirms the presence and location of the accessory pathway , participa- tion of the pathway in maintaining the tachycardia , and con- duction characteristics of the accessory pathway . A ...
... tachycardia . The electrophysiology study confirms the presence and location of the accessory pathway , participa- tion of the pathway in maintaining the tachycardia , and con- duction characteristics of the accessory pathway . A ...
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... tachycardia ) : Observe for recurrence Treat recurrence with adenosine or longer- acting AV nodal blocking agents ( e.g. , diltiazem , B - blockers ) Irregular 11 Irregular Narrow - Complex Tachycardia Probable atrial fibrillation or ...
... tachycardia ) : Observe for recurrence Treat recurrence with adenosine or longer- acting AV nodal blocking agents ( e.g. , diltiazem , B - blockers ) Irregular 11 Irregular Narrow - Complex Tachycardia Probable atrial fibrillation or ...
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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