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Atrial Fibrillation Concept ATI
Leadership and Management (NURS 434)
Texas Lutheran University
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ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATES THERAPEUTIC PROCEDURE A
System Disorder
STUDENT NAME _____________________________________ DISORDER/DISEASE PROCESS __________________________________________________________ REVIEW MODULE CHAPTER ___________
ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATE:
ASSESSMENT SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS
PATIENT-CENTERED CARE
Alterations in Health (Diagnosis)
Pathophysiology Related to Client Problem
Health Promotion and Disease Prevention
Risk Factors Expected Findings
Laboratory Tests Diagnostic Procedures
Complications
Therapeutic Procedures Interprofessional Care
Nursing Care Medications Client Education
Emilie Pelezo Atrial Fibrillation
A-fibrillation
Reset heart rhythm control HR prevent clots
12 Lead EKG Holter monitor Echo Stress test
Electrolytes & fluids PT and INR
common heart rhythm disorder caused by degeneration of the electrical impulses in the atria
shows hypokalemia and hyponatremia fast fluttering heart palpitations dizziness
blood thinners to prevent strokes, DVT, and PE
Those of older age, with previous hxs of heart disease, hypertension, hypothyroidism
Need to prevent clots due to pooling of blood in atria
Follow up with cardiologist
Disclose to patient the importance of medication adherence
Beta blockers calcium channel blockers digoxin anti-arrhythmic medications blood thinners Cardioversion surgery or catheter placement procedures
Can form clots due to pooling of blood in the atria as it quivers.
Atrial Fibrillation Concept ATI
Course: Leadership and Management (NURS 434)
University: Texas Lutheran University
