catheter-teaching-guide
Instructed on some potential complications of Osteoporosis, such as: Ileus (intestinal obstruction) and fractures, among others.
Taught that Angina Pectoris is a temporary pain without damage to the heart.
Taught that, in Angina Pectoris, pain is caused by insufficient oxygen to meet the demands of the heart.
Taught that lack of oxygen occurs when insufficient blood flows through the coronary arteries.
Taught that stable angina usually has a precipitating cause, while unstable angina can occur while at rest.
Instructed on some signs/symptoms of Angina Pectoris, such as: chest pain (may range from mild to very severe) and anxiety, among others.
SN instructed patient and caregiver that a sudden physical exertion may constitute as a precipitating factor of Angina Pectoris. Angina occurs when one or more of the coronary arteries become narrowed or blocked. Not be discouraged from exercising, but start slowly and do it regularly. Both patient and caregiver verbalized understanding.
Taught that emotional stress may constitute as a precipitating factor of Angina Pectoris.
Taught that consumption of a heavy meal may constitute as a precipitating factor of Angina Pectoris.
Taught that, in Congestive Heart Failure (CHF), the decrease in the amount of blood pumped with each heart contraction causes an increase in circulatory pressure.