Assignment task: Answer these questions for 1) Myocardial infarction (MI). 2) PVD with open ulcer on lower extremity.
A. Most common etiologies
B. Pathophysiology
C. What are the potential complications
D. Priority assessment so that potential complications are detected EARLY
E. Diagnosis:
F.Priority interventions and why?
G. S/S: Most characteristic
H. S/S: Most life threatening
I. Patient teaching (discharge)
J. Which medications will the patient be on and why?
K. What monitoring will the nurse need to do before/during/after administration of these medications to ensure patient safety? Why?