Chapter 6, Problem 198R

what are the nursing responsibilities for cardiac catheterization for a child with tetralogy of fallot

Heart attack Atherosclerosis Ischemia Myocardial infarction Congestive heart failure

Patient Ch., 29 y/o, was taken to the cardiology department. Objectively: he has cold cyanotic extremities, infrequent and noisy respiration, of Kussmaul’s type, alternating with shallow breathing, weak pulse, and arterial pressure – 60/35 mm column of mercury. There are clear signs of vascular collapse – flattened veins, especially in the neck. ECG shows ciliary arrhythmia. Glycemia - 23mmol/l, PH – 7.1. The content of ketone bodies is 23mg%. What is your diagnosis?A. Cardiovascular form of ketoacidotic coma B. Renal form of ketoacidotic coma C. Uremic coma.                                        D. Myocardial infarctionE. Hyperlactacidemic coma