AAA is diagnosed by what
CT with IV
MRI (gold standard bc less radiation)
ECG is done to rule out MI
What 4 assessments do you do for AAA pts
Neuro
Vital Signs
Pain
Peripheral Pulses
What drug therapy is done for AAA
anti HTN ACE ARB BB Macrolides and Tetracyclines (Abx)
What surgery is done for AAA
EVAR
recommended if TAA is greater than 7cm or if AAA is greater than 5cm
What 4 nursing diagnoses are done for AAA
Risk for infection
Acute pn
Fear
Peripheral Tissue Perfusion
What does AAA present as
Spontaneous pn in chest, back, flank
cough