ISSN:0361-1817    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1987

数据来源: OVID

摘要:

Isolated systolic hypertension is common in the elderly population and has only recently been recognized as a pathophysiologic process. In the past it was considered to be part of the normal aging process. Assessment of isolated systolic hypertension is covered, including the differentiation between isolated systolic hypertension, essential hypertension and secondary hypertension. Non-pharmacologic therapy, the treatment of first choice, and pharmocologic therapy are discussed, including treatment considerations related to the aging process. Also included are patient education guidelines and indications for physician referral. Isolated systolic hypertension is an important clinical entity in the growing elderly population and can be appropriately diagnosed and managed by the nurse practitioner in primary care.

ISSN:0361-1817    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1987

数据来源: OVID

摘要:

Headaches are a common cause of disability in childhood. Although the symptom of headache raises concerns about serious neurologic disease, the cause is most commonly vascular or due to muscle contraction. The differentiation between muscle-contraction and vascular headaches is clinical, and laboratory studies rarely are required. Treatment of muscle-contraction headaches is symptomatic. Migraine headaches sometimes require periods of prophylactic therapy. The chronic nature of headaches mandates a comprehensive approach to management of the child and family. This approach is best carried out in the primary care setting.

ISSN:0361-1817    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1987

数据来源: OVID

摘要:

Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome is estimated to affect 2 million to 3 million Americans. Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome is a breathing pattern characterized by periods of apnea alternating with periods of arousal and breathing, a pattern that recurs throughout the sleep cycle. It is important for the nurse practitioner to be able to recognize the signs and symptoms of the syndrome in order to initiate diagnostic testing. The role of the nurse practitioner also involves education of the client and family regarding the disease process and treatment modalities. The client and client's family will need help in coping with the diagnosis and possibly with the physical and psychological symptoms experienced. This article outlines the disease process, treatment modalities, possible complications and the role of the nurse practitioner in assisting the client with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome.

ISSN:0361-1817    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1987

数据来源: OVID

ISSN:0361-1817    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1987

数据来源: OVID

ISSN:0361-1817    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1987

数据来源: OVID