Related Experiment Videos

A Nurse-Led Metamemory-Based Intervention to Improve Medication Adherence in Older Adults With H-Type Hypertension: A

Gang Wu1, Sixuan Li, Qiansheng Jin

  • 1Gang Wu, MSN, RN, Nurse, Department of Cardiac Intensive Care Unit, Northern Jiangsu People's Hospital, Yangzhou, Jiangsu, China. Sixuan Li, MSN, RN, Nurse, Department of Thoracic Surgery, Northern Jiangsu People's Hospital, Yangzhou, Jiangsu, China. Qiansheng Jin, MSN, RN, Nurse, Department of Intensive Care Unit, Northern Jiangsu People's Hospital, Yangzhou, Jiangsu, China. Jiang Nan, MSN, RN, Master's Student, Wuxi School of Medicine, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu, China. Xuehua Liu, MSN, RN, Nurse, Department of Cardiac Intensive Care Unit, Northern Jiangsu People's Hospital, Yangzhou, Jiangsu, China. Lingxiang Guo, MSN, RN, Head Nurse, Department of Cardiac Intensive Care Unit, Northern Jiangsu People's Hospital, Yangzhou, Jiangsu, China.

Abstract

Related Concept Videos

Hypertension V: Nursing Management01:23

Hypertension V: Nursing Management

The nursing management of hypertension involves accurately assessing symptoms, making a comprehensive nursing diagnosis, collaborating with patients to set goals, and implementing targeted interventions to mitigate the condition's impact and improve patient well-being.Comprehensive AssessmentThe initial step in nursing care for hypertension involves a thorough patient assessment. It includes evaluating symptoms such as headaches, dizziness, blurred vision, and previous hypertension episodes.
Drug Dosing: Geriatric Patients01:15

Drug Dosing: Geriatric Patients

Elderly individuals encompass a diverse population with varying degrees of age-related physiological changes. Defining the elderly presents challenges, as the geriatric population is often arbitrarily categorized as individuals older than 65. However, many individuals in this group lead active and healthy lives, with an increasing number surpassing 85 years and falling into the older elderly category. Physiological changes associated with aging impact performance capacity and homeostatic...
Hypertension IV: Drug Therapy and Lifestyle Modifications01:28

Hypertension IV: Drug Therapy and Lifestyle Modifications

Multiple classes of antihypertensive medications are employed in treating hypertension. The most commonly recommended first-line treatments include:Thiazide Diuretics, such as chlorthalidone, increase sodium and water excretion from the body, reducing blood volume and blood pressure.Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors, like lisinopril, block the conversion of angiotensin I to II, a potent vasoconstrictor lowering blood pressure.Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers (ARBs) prevent angiotensin II...
Mitral Regurgitation IV: Nursing Management01:28

Mitral Regurgitation IV: Nursing Management

Mitral regurgitation (MR) is a condition where the mitral valve does not close properly, leading to the backward flow of blood from the left ventricle into the left atrium during systole. This condition can arise from various causes, including rheumatic fever, infective endocarditis, or degenerative valve disease. Effective nursing management is crucial to optimizing patient outcomes and involves comprehensive assessment and targeted interventions.Comprehensive Patient AssessmentA detailed...