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Spinal immobilization (NSAIDS) – THINGS THAT YOU CONSIDER BEFORE IMMOBILIZING SPINE* Neurological examination – check for focal deficits, numbness and decreased strength Significant Traumatic mechanism of injury Alertness Intoxication – if they’re intoxicated they might lack awareness of pain Distracting injury – another significant injury distracting them from spinal pain Spinal examination – tenderness of spine or neck, pain on movement Pathologic vertebral fractures are...

UWORLD NCLEX RATIONALES/INFORMATION TO KNOW CARDIAC RATIONALES: Hypovolemic shock most commonly occurs from blood loss but can occur in any condition that reduces intravascular volume. Hypovolemia is classified as either an absolute (ex. hemorrhage, surgery, gastrointestinal bleeding, vomiting, diarrhea) or a relative (ex. pancreatitis, sepsis) fluid loss. Reduced intravascular volume results in decreased venous return, decreased stroke volume and cardiac output, inadequate tissue perf...

UWORLD NCLEX REVIEW MATERNAL & CHILD NURSING Batch 14 12/18/17 Supine hypotensive syndrome occurs when the weight of the abdominal contents compresses the vena cava causing decreased venous return to the heart. This results in low cardiac output (maternal hypotension) and reflex tachycardia. Manifestations include dizziness, pallor, and cold and clammy skin. The client should be immediately repositioned onto the right or left side until the symptoms subside. Prevention of this conditio...

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pericarditis Hallmark Sign? inflammation of the pericardium, from an infection, Hallmark sign is *friction rub* Sit up and lean forward for pain. No coughing or laying down. Cardiac Tamponade What are the 3 signs? - Acute compression of the heart caused by fluid accumulation in the pericardial cavity. - Life threatening as it depletes cardiac output