Nursing care in syncope processing

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    syncope, nursing care

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    https://doi.org/10.15836/ccar2018.471

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    Syncope means short-term loss of consciousness, which occurs suddenly, with loss of postural tone, resulting in spontaneous recovery and the return of previous neurological functions. ( 1 ) The typical presentation of the patient with syncope is a motionless and limp patient, hypotensive, pale, clammy, cold extremities and filiform pulse, and shallow breathing. In most cases syncope is a benign nature, however, with a certain number of syncope patients may indicate a serious, life-threatening condition. Initial evaluation of the syncope is an anamnesis and a physical examination of the patient. The nurse participates in diagnostic and therapeutic methods and provides general and particular health care. Nursing interventions and diagnosis contribute to establishing control over the patient’s condition. It controls whether physical activity is sufficient and provides a peaceful and pleasant environment for the patient. The nurse educates patients about illness and helps create the conditions for a quality life after leaving the hospital.

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    Nursing care in syncope processing

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    Issue11-12
    Published
    Pages471
    PDF via DOIhttps://doi.org/10.15836/ccar2018.471
    syncope
    nursing care

    Authors

    Vesna Babić*ORCIDUniversity Hospital Centre Rijeka, Rijeka, Croatia
    Doris IvetacORCIDUniversity Hospital Centre Rijeka, Rijeka, Croatia
    Saša BuraORCIDUniversity Hospital Centre Rijeka, Rijeka, Croatia

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    Syncope means short-term loss of consciousness, which occurs suddenly, with loss of postural tone, resulting in spontaneous recovery and the return of previous neurological functions. ( 1 ) The typical presentation of the patient with syncope is a motionless and limp patient, hypotensive, pale, clammy, cold extremities and filiform pulse, and shallow breathing. In most cases syncope is a benign nature, however, with a certain number of syncope patients may indicate a serious, life-threatening condition. Initial evaluation of the syncope is an anamnesis and a physical examination of the patient. The nurse participates in diagnostic and therapeutic methods and provides general and particular health care. Nursing interventions and diagnosis contribute to establishing control over the patient’s condition. It controls whether physical activity is sufficient and provides a peaceful and pleasant environment for the patient. The nurse educates patients about illness and helps create the conditions for a quality life after leaving the hospital.