Monthly Archives: February 2009
Diuretics and its Side Effects
Diuretics promote renal excretion of water and electrolytes by increasing the glomerular filtration rate. They can also decrease sodium reabsorption and increase the rate of sodium excretion . Diuretics are divided into several classes: loop, potassium sparing, thiazide, and thiazide-like. … Continue reading
Medical Facts about Cerebrovascular Disease
The effects of cerebrovascular disease on your patient and his family can be devastating. A tremendous amount of education and support is needed for optimum recovery. During the acute phase of a CVA, orient the patient and his family to … Continue reading
Hypertensive Encephalopathy and Nursing considerations
Monitor your patient’s neurologic status frequently. Look for signs and symptoms of worsening neurologic deficits, such as mental status changes, agitation, weakness, unequal pupils, vomiting, and bradycardia. Each time, compare your findings with those of your previous assessment and immediately … Continue reading