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Documentation of problem based assessment of the cardiac system

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CARDIAC SYSTEM 2

Documentation of problem based assessment of the cardiac system

Mrs. Larson, a 72-year-old Caucasian woman was admitted to the hospital with chest pain

symptoms. Mrs. Larson’s PMH is hypertension and highcholesteral levels. Several medications

were prescribed that include hydrochlorothiazide (a thiazide diuretic) and metaprolol which is a

beta blocker for patients diagnosed high blood pressure. Also, the simvastatin drug that helps in

lowering a patient’s cholesterol was given. In addition, Mrs. Larson allergies were treated with bee

pollen and penicillin antibiotic drugs. Mrs. Larson’s HPI consist intermittent chest pain which

were analyzed as mild, only about 4/10 and ceases with upon resting. On engaging in walking and

exercise activities, Mrs. Larson’s chest hurts and chest pains seem to persist.

A nursing subjective assessment on cardiac system consists several steps such as

identifying the chests landmarks (Sullivan, 2012). This includes the ribs, clavicle, manubrium,

Angle of Louis, parts of the sternum, and Xiphoid process. A nurse then assesses essential signs

for example, blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate, and temperature (Nursecepts, 2018). Mrs.

Larson was interviewed for cardiac symptoms hence the nurse was able to analyze data about

symptoms that affected the cardiac system directly or indirectly. Most of the cardiac symptoms

assessed included chest pain, angina, palpitations, and irregular rates of the heartbeat. Mrs.

Larson’s health history related that was related to the cardiac system was analyzed. The nurse

found out that Mrs. Larson previously experienced congenital problems, myocardial infarction,

and hypertension. The patients pain scale was also assessed and Mrs. Larson described the

experiences of pain as excruciating unbearable.

A physical objective exam was also conducted upon the patient. Vital signs such as oral

temperature of 37 C, HR 112 BPM, RR 20, and BP 148/78 mm Hg, and an oxygen saturation of

91% was recorded. On the EKG readings, there were Sinus Tachycardia with no ST elevations. A

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Running head: CARDIAC SYSTEM 1 Documentation of problem based assessment of the cardiac system Author’s Name Institutional Affiliation Course Date CARDIAC SYSTEM 2 Documentation of problem based assessment of the cardiac system Mrs. Larson, a 72-year-old Caucasian woman was admitted to the hospital with chest pain symptoms. Mrs. Larson’s PMH is hypertension and highcholesteral levels. Several medications were prescribed that include hydrochlorothiazide (a thiazide diuretic) and metaprolol which is a beta blocker for patients diagnosed high blood pressure. Also, the simvastatin drug that helps in lowering a patient’s cholesterol was given. In addition, Mrs. Larson allergies were treated with bee pollen and penicillin antibiotic drugs. Mrs. Larson’s HPI consist intermittent chest pain which were analyzed as mild, only about 4/10 and ceases with upon resting. On engaging in walking and exercise activities, Mrs. Larson’s chest hurts and chest pains seem to persist. A nursing subjective assessment on cardiac system consists several steps such as identifying the chests landmarks (Sullivan, 2012). This includes the ribs, clavicle, manubrium, Angle of Louis, parts of the sternum, and Xiphoid process. A nurse then assesses essential signs for example, blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate, and temperature (Nursecepts, 2018). Mrs. Larson was interviewed for cardiac symptoms hence the nurse was able to analyze data about symptoms that affected the cardiac system d ...
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