NR603 WEEK 3
ASSIGNMENT
What Leads Demonstrate the ST Depression?
Leads V4, V5 and V6 demonstrate the ST depression. Maximal precordial
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depression in leads V4-V6 is suggestive of severe coronary artery disease involving the left
anterior descending coronary artery or its diagonal branch, in patients with inferior wall acute
myocardial infarction (Shemirani, & Nayeri-Torshizi, 2015).
Is Lorene Hypertensive per ACA 2017 Guidelines? Compare the ACA guidelines to JNC 8
guidelines and discuss what treatment you recommend for her BP and why.
ACA 2017 Guidelines
Lorene’s BP of 146/90 indicates that she is hypertensive according to ACA 2017 guidelines.
Rubenfire (2018), states that according to ACA guidelines, a blood pressure reading of systolic
140 mm Hg and above and diastolic reading of 90 mm Hg is consider as hypertension stage 2.
Prior to labeling a person with hypertension, it is important to use an average based on two or
more readings obtained on two occasions to estimate the individual’s level of BP. Two first-line
drugs of different classes are recommended with stage 2 hypertension. For African American
population, first-line treatment recommendations are thiazide diuretics and calcium-channel
blockers (Williams, et al., 2016).
JNC 8 guidelines
According to the JNC 8 guidelines, Lorene’s BP of 146/90 is consider as hypertensive.
Armstrong (2014), states that adults 60 years and older, should have treatment initiated when the
systolic pressure is 150 mm Hg or higher, or when the diastolic pressure is 90 mm Hg or higher
and patients should be treated to a target systolic pressure of less than 150 mm Hg and a target
diastolic pressure of less than 90 mm Hg. First-line treatment are diuretics or calcium channel
blockers are recommended for monotherapy in blacks (Williams, et al., 2016).
What is the Primary diagnosis causing Lorene's chest pain? Include ICD 10 codes
Acute Coronary Syndrome (I24.9).
Acute coronary syndrome (ACS) refers to a group of clinical syndromes that are associated with
sudden, reduced blood flow to the heart. Symptoms include pain radiating from the chest to the
shoulders, arms, upper abdomen, back, neck or jaw, palpitations, shortness of breath, diaphoresis,
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