Vernon watkins vsim Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

This document provides post scenario documentation and guided reflection of Vernon Watkins's case in VSIM Nursing.

Question 1: The nurse knows that Vernon Watkins is most at risk for developing which of the following complications following a pulmonary embolism? Cardiogenic shock: the nurse must be alert for the potential complication of cardiogenic shock or right ventricular failure subsequent to the effect of pulmonary embolism (PE) on the cardiovascular system Question 2: what initial objective and subjective data in Mr. Watkin’s case should lead the nurse to suspect a pulmonary embolism? Pain in ...

CONCEPT MAP WORKSHEET DESCRIBE DISEASE PROCESS AFFECTING PATIENT (INCLUDE PATHOPHYSIOLOGY OF DISEASE PROCESS) Pulmonary Embolism (PE) is the blockage of one or more pulmonary arteries by a thrombus, fat or air embolus, or tumor tissue. These clots do not stop moving until they lodge at a narrowed part of the circulatory system. A pulmonary embolus consists of material that gain access to the venous system and then to the pulmonary circulation. The embolus travels with blood flow through smal...

DESCRIBE DISEASE PROCESS AFFECTING PATIENT (INCLUDE PATHOPHYSIOLOGY OF DISEASE PROCESS) DIAGNOSTIC TESTS (REASON FOR TEST AND RESULTS) PATIENT INFORMATION ANTICIPATED PHYSICAL FINDINGS + ANTICIPATED NURSING INTERVENTIONS Pulmonary Embolism (PE) is the blockage of one or more pulmonary arteries by a thrombus, fat or air embolus, or tumor tissue. These clots do not stop moving until they lodge at a narrowed part of the circulatory system. A pulmonary embolus consists of material that ...

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