diverticulosis-and-diverticulitis
Diseases Process
Instructed patient on diagnosis of Myocardial Infarction, which is a prolonged lack of oxygenated blood supply to a portion of the heart muscle, causing pain, and resulting in damage to that area of the heart.
Instructed patient about the assessment of chest pain, including amount, frequency, location, duration and any associated symptoms. Also instructed patient to report immediately to his/her doctor.
Instructed patient about the use of NTG for chest pain or pressure. Beginning pain or pressure episode take 1 tablet every 5 minutes, and up to 3 tablets over 15 minutes. If complete pain relief is not achieved after taking the 3rd tablet, call 911.
Instructed patient to sit or lie down prior to taking NTG, as this medication dilates arteries increasing blood supply to the heart, and dizziness or fainting may occur.
Instructed patient on the possible side effects of NTG, including headache, dizziness with position changes, weakness, flushing, palpitations, fainting, nausea and vomiting. Instructed patient to notify MD if any side effects occur.
Instructed patient about other S/S of cardiac complications requiring medical intervention such as: increased SOB, palpitations, irregular heart beat, faintness, and weakness.
Instructed patient about common risk factors associated with heart disease such as: smoking, family history, hypertension, stress and diet.
Patient and/or caregiver instructed to clean any spilled or splashed grease on the kitchen floor immediately to prevent accidents.
Patient instructed never to stop a fall with his/her hands or elbows. Should a fall occur always maintain elbows, wrists and knees bent to prevent injuries.
Instructed patient in measures to prevent falls using a cane support during ambulation and transfers.