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Sign and Symptoms of Aortic Stenosis-1

Patient was educated that signs and symptoms of aortic stenosis can vary from mild to severe depending on the degree of stenosis and the extent of obstruction to the blood flow. Signs and symptoms are as follows: Dizziness and lightheadedness Reduced output of oxygenated blood from the left ventricle will result in low blood pressure and result in hypotensive symptoms of dizziness and lightheadedness. Murmur Patients can present with stenotic murmur of the heart that [...]

Nurse Teaching on Aortic Stenosis and Pathogenesis of the Condition

Patient was educated on aortic stenosis and its pathogenesis as follows: Aortic valve is the valve between left ventricle and the aorta, permitting one-way flow of blood, from the left ventricle into the aorta, carrying oxygenated blood to all the organs through general circulation. Aortic stenosis is a condition of narrowing of the aortic valve opening. Narrowing of the aortic valve restricts the blood flow from the left ventricle into the aorta. The volume of [...]

What to Report When Using Aspirin

Patient was instructed to report any of the following findings while taking Aspirin: Nosebleeds that do not stop even after applying pressure on the site for 5 minutes. Bleeding from the gums. Red colored urine reflecting bleeding in the urine. Fresh blood in the stool, reflecting bleeding per rectum. Brown black stools, reflecting partially digested blood from the bleeding source up in the stomach or small intestine. Prolonged menstrual bleed, signifying difficulty to clot due [...]

Foods Enhancing Actions of Coumadin

Patient was educated on foods that enhance the actions of Coumadin as follows: There are some food sources that potentiate the actions of Coumadin and thereby, increase the risk for bleeding. Alcohol can compete with Coumadin for protein binding and take up some sites on protein for binding. This leaves freer form of Coumadin available for anticoagulation, increasing the risk for bleeding. So, alcohol consumption along with this medication is strongly discouraged. Cranberry juice and [...]

Dietary Sources of Vitamin K

Patient was instructed regarding the dietary sources of vitamin K as follows: Moderation is recommended on the following food items with a patient on Coumadin Kale Brussels sprouts Broccoli Basil Cabbage Collard greens Mustard greens Turnip greens Parsley Spinach Swiss Chard Green tea Herbal supplements