Question

12) Refer the previous question: The following table gives the common disorders, problems and complaints associated with each body system and its components relevant to the nursing care you might provide for your clients in the Australian health care system. Complete the following table with regard to its definition, pathophysiology, signs and impact of specific health procedures(in 10-20 words each). DISEASES AFFECTING THE CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM Raynaud's phenomenon Raynaud's phenomenon

12.1) Definition Minimum word required : 10 Word count : 78

12.2) Briefly outline the pathophysiology Minimum word required : 10 Word count : 78

12.3) List four signs Minimum word required : 10 Word count : 78

12.4) Impact of calcium channel blockers in patients with Raynaud's phenomenon

Answer 1

12.1) Definition Minimum word required : 10 Word count : 78

Raynaud's phenomenon refers to localized intermittent episode of vasoconstriction of small arteries feet and toes that cause colour and temperature change.  

12.2) Briefly outline the pathophysiology Minimum word required : 10 Word count : 78

Due to the exposure to cold and triggers cause vasospasm in the small arteries in the fingers and toes become pale due to low blood flow and oxygen supply which may result Abnormal dilatation of arteries there by the blood flow increase and high o2supply may cause colour change to the toes and fingers that's is bright red and resulting the affected area become warm and develop throbbing pain.

12.3) List four signs Minimum word required : 10 Word count : 78

During Raynaud's attach arteries become narrowed and no blood supply to the area and cause

1.Turn pale ,white and then blue

2.Feel numbness,cold or painful

3.Turn red,throbb,tingle,burn or feel thumb as blood flow back into the affected area.

12.4) Impact of calcium channel blockers in patients with Raynaud's phenomenon.

The calcium channel blockers primarily used to treat Raynaud's phenomenon ,because calcium channel blockers cause arteriolar vasodilation and an increase in peripheral blood flow, their by the most common symptoms associated with vasoconstriction is reduced due to potent effect of calcium channel blockers in patients with Raynaud's phenomenon