A Nurses Perspective on the Alert for Pulmonary Arterial...

On The Alert for Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension On The Alert for Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension Summarized by: Joanne Marie Tarrobal-Baynosa Arellano University - INP Summarized by: Joanne Marie Tarrobal-Baynosa Arellano University - INP By Vincent M. Vacca, Jr., RN, CCRN, MSN Nursing Journal, December 2009 Issue By Vincent M. Vacca, Jr., RN, CCRN, MSN Nursing Journal, December 2009 Issue Nurse Vincent M. Vacca, Jr. aptly described in this issue of the Nursing Journal the significance of early detection and health management of people who are or are maybe suffering from Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension. He described PAH as a condition wherein a patient is having a mean pulmonary arterial (PA) pressure of greater than 25 mm†¦show more content†¦A lung or heart transplant is then recommended for patients whose condition doesn’t improve or worsens. The survival rate according to nurse Vacca for patients receiving lung transplant is 74% after 1 year and 45% after 5 years of receiving the new lung. However, he said the wait time for donor lung can take up to 3 years but sadly patients with PAH can not wait that long. Therefore nurse Vacca emphasized the importance of educating families and patients with PAH the proper management of this condition in order for patients to live longer and have a better quality of life. Some of the examples he mentioned in the proper management of this condition includes proper administration of medication including knowing its side effects, appropriate planning of activities and rest, reducing fluid retention by following a low sodium diet, daily weight monitoring and being alert in recognizing peripheral edema, the use of supplemental oxygen if needed, and knowing when to contact a health care provider upon onset of symptoms. Most importantly, encourage patients to discuss end of life issues with their family and/or social services and supportShow MoreRelatedAcute Obstructive Pulmonary Disease ( Copd )2076 Words   |  9 PagesBased on a case study for a 76 year old female, Betty White, presenting to a medical ward with an acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), this paper will firstly outline a brief summary of COPD and discuss the associated risk factors. Secondly, the patient’s information will be summarised. From the perspective of the primary Registered Nurse, this paper will detail steps of an initial clinical assessment of the patient. In doing this, the priorities and considerationsRead MoreCommunity Acquired Pneumonia18251 Words   |  74 Pagesconceptualized the total management for the client’s satisfaction. The institution aims to be internationally acclaimed when it comes to standards and services. The gathering of data was done at the 7th rear of the said hospital. There is designated nurse’s station for the area. This area is composed of an organization which includes consultants, resident physicians, interns, department manager, unit manager, charge nurses, staff nurses, ward clerks, nursing aides or orderlies, technicians and janitors