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Cardiovascular system
NURSING DIAGNOSES
Decreased cardiac output
Ineffective breathing pattern
Acute pain
TREATMENT
Surgery: resection of aneurysm with a
Dacron or Teflon graft replacement, possible
replacement of aortic valve
Drug therapy
Analgesic: morphine
Antihypertensives: nitroprusside (Nitropress), labetalol (Trandate)
Negative inotropic: propranolol (Inderal)
Teaching topics
Explanation of the disorder and treatment
plan
Medications and possible adverse effects
Monitoring blood pressure and reducing
hypertension
Modifying risk factors, including smoking
cessation
Thrombophlebitis
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