Nursing Diagnosis and Interventions for Cardiovascular Health

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Acute Pain

<p>Assess pain location, duration, radiation, occurrence, new phenomenon</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

<p>Decrease oxygen demand of myocardium and increase oxygen supply</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Orally, sublingually, Transdermal patch</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Beta-adrenergic blocking agents</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

<p>Balloon angioplasty with intracoronary stent implantation</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>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.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>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.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>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.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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