Instructed in risk factors associated with heart
disease
, including smoking, family history, hypertension, stress and diet.
Instructed patient about common risk factors associated with heart
disease
such as: smoking, family history, hypertension, stress and diet.
Instructed in diagnosis of Cardiac Arrhythmias. This occurs when the heart
beats irregulary, causing various symptoms and a decrease in the heart
's ability to pump blood.
Instructed in diagnosis of Congestive Heart
Failure. This occurs when the heart
is unable to expel the blood from the ventricle, causing congestion.
Instructed in diagnosis of Myocardial Infarction. This occurs when there is a prolonged lack of oxygenated blood supply to a portion of the heart
muscle, causing pain, resulting in damage to that area of the heart
.
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 on diagnosis of Cardiac Arrhythmias, which can occur when the heart
beats irregularly causing various symptoms while decreasing the heart
's ability to pump blood.
Instructed patient on diagnosis of Congestive Heart
Failure (CHF), which occurs when the heart
is unable to expel the blood from the ventricle, causing congestion.
SN to assess cardiovascular status, identify any signs and symptoms of impaired cardiovascular function. SN to instruct patient on disease
process, typical symptoms of an underlying cardiovascular issue include: pain or pressure in the chest, which may indicate angina, pain or discomfort in the arms, left shoulder, elbows, jaw, or back, shortness of breath, nausea and fatigue, lightheadedness or dizziness, cold sweats
Instructed to always sit or lie down prior to taking NTG, as this medication dilates arteries, increasing blood supply to the heart
, and may cause dizziness, or even fainting.