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NURS 222 - Pathophysiology Research

   

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Pathophysiology ResearchStudent’s NameInstitution AffiliationDate of Submission
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Pathophysiology Research1. HypertensionPathophysiologyHypertension is the persistent elevation of the Blood Pressure (HP), which at the end causes damage to organs leading to morbidity and mortality. HP is the creation of a regular vascular resistance and cardiac output. In this case, individuals with hypertension can have an increase in vascular resistance, increase in cardiac output or both (Savoia & Touyz, 2017).Risk factorThe risk factor of hypertension includeFamily historyBeing obese or overweightAgeConsuming too much sodiumUsing tobaccoExcessive alcohol consumptionSign &symptomsConfusion or fatigueChest painIrregular heartbeatDifficult breathingSevere headache
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Vision problemsPhysical assessment findingsThe physical assessment for hypertension include taking of blood pressure readings, measurement of the patient’s waist, height and weight, the check of the retina, heart examination,assessment of the legs for edema and pulse, and the assessment of the abdomen using stethoscope to check for abnormal sounds (abdominal bruits) (Spiegelman, Forman & Missmer, 2017).Nursing interventionsThe first intervention is to monitor and assess BP. It is important to know the level of the BP in order to determine the mode of treatment. Second, cardiac assessment, this is important to detect any abnormalities like murmurs, which can be presented without the patient exhibiting any symptoms. The third intervention is to promote rest, this is important to avoid blood pressure from rising. Diagnostic testHP is measured using asphygmomanometer. The sphygmomanometer has two readings, which are taken in (mmHg) . The first, which is the upper number measures the pressure of blood in the arteries when the heart beats and the second reading, which is the lower reading measures thepressure in the arteries amid the beats.Teaching
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Change of lifestyle can help contain and prevent HP. This means that, despite taking HP medication it is important to eat healthy and exercising more.Patient informationPatients should keep a healthy weight or lose weight as it can help control high blood pressure.2. CellulitisPathophysiologyCellulitis is a breach on the skin like a cut, fissure, insect bite, or wound. Also, the breach can bedue to bacteria, which invade the skin and gain entry to the dermis where they multiply causing cellutis. The major cases of this condition is by Streptococcus pyogenes (Holy, Kovar, Fundova & Astl, 2016).Risk factorInjuryCondition of skinObesityWeak immune systemSign &symptomsTenderness and pain in affected areaInflammation and redness of skinFeverPhysical assessment findings
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