Case Study – Cardiovascular Mr. Brian Tao Mr. Tao is a 56-year-old…

Question Case Study – Cardiovascular Mr. Brian Tao Mr. Tao is a 56-year-old… Case Study – CardiovascularMr. Brian Tao Mr. Tao is a 56-year-old man being transferred from the ED (Emergency Department) to your medical surgical unit. Report is called to you from the ED nurse – the following initial data is collected.Interview Data”Mr. Tao states that he does not know when he first started having difficulty breathing but says that it has gotten noticeably worse the last couple of days. Pt. states he usually plays golf twice a week but complains of recent fatigue – states he is ‘too tired to do anything’. He also complains of difficulty sleeping and has been napping in his lazy boy chair with the head up. Denies taking any prescription or OTC medications. Denies history of smoking or alcohol use.Examination DataAlert, anxious, cooperative, well-groomed male. Appears stated age. Breathing labored.VS: B/P 142/112 R arm, 144/110 L arm; P 120; R 26; T 98.8 FPulses: All pulses palpable 2+. No carotid bruits bilaterallyNeck: JVD and pulsation noted with pt. in supine positionLE: skin warm and dry; without cyanosis. Even hair distribution. 2+ pitting edema noted bilaterally from knees to feet. No lesions or skin breakdown noted. 1. Is there any additional history data that you wish to have in your investigation of the patient’s complaint? 2. Is there any additional physical exam that you want to do in your physical assessment of Mr. Tao?  3. Discuss common risk factors for cardiac disease.  4. Identify appropriate referrals to be considered for Mr. Tao?  5. Identify three priority nursing diagnoses for Mr. Tao at this time.        Health Science Science Nursing Share QuestionEmailCopy link Comments (0)