Nursing Diagnosis and Interventions for Cardiovascular Health

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What are 3 prevention strategies for coronary artery disease (CAD) mentioned in the text?

Stop smoking, increase level of exercise, reduce fatty food intake

What is one recommended dietary change to help decrease cholesterol levels?

Eat more oats

What is the nursing diagnosis related to an imbalance of oxygen supply to myocardial demand?

Acute Pain

What is one intervention suggested for managing acute pain related to oxygen supply imbalance?

Assess pain location, duration, radiation, occurrence, new phenomenon Signup and view all the answers

What is the nursing diagnosis related to decreased cardiac output in the text?

Decreased cardiac output related to electrical factors, decrease in myocardial contraction, structural abnormalities Signup and view all the answers

What is one intervention recommended for managing decreased cardiac output?

Maintain bed rest with head elevation of 30 degrees during the first 24-48 hours Signup and view all the answers

What is the objective of management for a patient with angina pectoris?

Decrease oxygen demand of myocardium and increase oxygen supply Signup and view all the answers

Name two types of nitroglycerin administration routes.

Orally, sublingually, Transdermal patch Signup and view all the answers

Which class of medications reduce myocardial oxygen consumption, heart rate, blood pressure, and myocardial contractility?

Beta-adrenergic blocking agents Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of calcium channel blockers in angina management?

Some decrease sinoatrial node automaticity and node conduction, resulting in slower heart rate Signup and view all the answers

Why is oxygen administration initiated at the onset of chest pain?

To increase the amount of oxygen delivered to the myocardium and decrease pain Signup and view all the answers

What is a common percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) used to treat angina and CAD?

Balloon angioplasty with intracoronary stent implantation Signup and view all the answers

What is atherosclerosis and how does it affect coronary vessels?

Atherosclerosis is an abnormal accumulation of lipid or fatty substances and fibrous tissue in the lining of arterial blood vessel walls. It creates blockages and narrows the coronary vessels, reducing blood flow to the myocardium. Signup and view all the answers

Define angina and explain its cause.

Angina is a clinical syndrome characterized by episodes of pain or pressure in the anterior chest. It is usually caused by insufficient coronary blood flow, leading to decreased oxygen supply to the myocardium. Signup and view all the answers

What is the main goal of medications used to treat CAD?

The main goal of medications for CAD is to reduce the workload of the heart, decrease the oxygen demand, and increase oxygen supply to the myocardium. Signup and view all the answers

When is oxygen administration indicated for patients with CAD?

Oxygen administration is indicated for patients with CAD experiencing myocardial ischemia or hypoxemia to improve oxygen delivery to the myocardium. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Percutaneous Coronary Interventions (PCI) in CAD management?

PCI procedures are done to restore blood flow through the coronary arteries by opening up blockages using techniques like angioplasty or stent placement. Signup and view all the answers

What are some key prevention strategies for CAD?

Prevention strategies for CAD include lifestyle modifications like healthy diet, regular exercise, smoking cessation, maintaining a healthy weight, and managing stress. Signup and view all the answers