Nr 340critical care sim - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

1. Family-centered care is the concept of treating the patient and family as an inseparable entity, recognizing that illness or injury of one family member invariably affects all other family members. Allowing family members to be involved in plan of care of patient. 2. Ischemic stroke Thrombolytic candidates Early thrombolysis is recommended when possible. rt-PA is the only approved therapy for acute ischemic stroke and must be given within 3 hours of symptom onset.20 Administration aft...

. Family-centered care is the concept of treating the patient and family as an inseparable entity, recognizing that illness or injury of one family member invariably affects all other family members. Allowing family members to be involved in plan of care of patient. 2. Ischemic stroke Thrombolytic candidates Early thrombolysis is recommended when possible. rt-PA is the only approved therapy for acute ischemic stroke and must be given within 3 hours of symptom onset.20 Administration afte...