CONDITION COMMON
MANIFESTATION
Abdominal Aortic Aneursym Pulsating Abdominal Mass
Abruptio Placenta Painful Dark Red Vaginal
Bleeding
AGE Watery Stool
AGN Tea Colored Urine
AIDS Fever, Reproductive Cough,
gastroenteritis
Addison’s Disease Severe Hypotension
Agoraphobia Fear in being public places
Alzheimer’s Disease Wandering
Anemia Easy Fatigabiltiy
Angina Chest pain relieved by rest
Anxiety Restlessness, Hyperpnea
Appendicitis Pain at mcburney’s point
Arthritis, rheumatoid Morning Stiffness Joints
Asthma Dyspnea, Wheezing
ADHD Hyperactivity
Autonomic dysreflexia Pounding headache,
diaphoresis, after T6 injury
PRIORITIZING
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PRIORITY
Avoid abdominal palpation
Bedrest and Ultrasound
Administer Fluids
Ask the child’s mother what
childhood illnesses did the
child have.
Ask the client of blood
transfusion history.
Monitor BP
Assists the client in social skill
training
Put alarm in all exits
Frequent rest periods
Administer nitroglycerin, Rest
Short direct instruction, breath
through a paper bag.
Assess for absence of pain,
indicates rupture of the
appendix.
Administer Aspirin
Orthopneic position,
theophylline
Safety & nutrition: fingerfoods
Highfowler’s position,
catheterize