Question

State 5 nursing measures that can be done for patient with Cardiac disorders.

20. Describe the different stages of edema. What fluid compartment is affected.

Answer 1

For the first one it would be. assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation and lastly evaluation. For the second one- Grade 1: Immediate rebound with 2 millimeter (mm) pit. Grade 2: Less than 15-second rebound with 3 to 4 mm pit. Grade 3: Rebound greater than 15 seconds but less than 60 seconds with 5 to 6 mm pit. Grade 4: Rebound between 2 to 3 minutes with an 8 mm pit. The type of fluid would be extracellular fluid compartment.