Hypertensive crisis: competencies listed by the nurse to care hospitals in Curitiba-PR

Abstract

Objective: To identify the competencies listed by nurses for the care of patients with hypertensive crisis and analyze the performance described by the nurse before the patient with hypertensive crisis. Method: an exploratory study with descriptive and quantitative approach, conducted in three hospitals in CuritibaPR, where 16 nurses participated. Results: among the skills listed, there is the decision making with 81,25%; leadership and continuing education with 68,75% each. Al nurses of emergency prioritized service. Forward to the actions of emergency interventions in 93,75%, prioritized assessment of vital signs and cardiac monitoring in the initial care. Conclusion: helped identify the competencies listed for the care of hypertensive crisis. The nurse has technical/scientific so that they can put into action values, knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary for a care within the scientific, ethical and moral principles knowledge.