NURS 361 Study Guide - Peripheral Artery Disease, Brachial Artery, Secondary Hypertension
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Color: pallor, cyanosis, erythema, rubor (dusy red), blue toe, brownish pigmentation, black (gangrene) Temp: warm, cool, increased warmth in local area. Abi compares lower extremity systolic pressure with brachial artery systolic pressure. Define hypertensive terms: white coat hypertension, hypertensive crisis, hypertensive. White coat hypertension: increased bp when a health care provider is taking it. Hypertensive crisis: life threatening, most critical sbp>240 mmhg dbp>130 mmhg. Resistant hypertension: does not respond to normal meds/lifestyle changes. Endocrine disorder, renal disease, vascular disorder, neurologic disorder, stress, pregnancy, sleep apnea, drugs estrogen, oral contraceptives, cocaine, meth. Angiotension ii receptor blockers: sartans avapro, cozaar, diovan. Assess client"s ability to monitor bp & pulse. Fusiform large dilated spinkle shaped balloon that tapers on the ends. Saccular appears as a small sac on one end of the artery. Dissecting develops from a tear in the intima with blood collecting between intima and media. Ruptured all layers tear open and blood leaks out.
