heart healthy diet
Taught that Labetalol slows the heartbeat, lowers blood pressure and reduces strain on the heart.
Taught that Labetalol works by blocking the effect of certain natural chemicals on the heart and blood vessels.
Taught that Hyzaar is used to treat congestive heart failure and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Taught that lack of oxygen may cause damage to the heart.
Taught that heart failure, cardiac arrest and dysrhythmias are potential complications of Coronary Artery Disease (CAD).
Taught that Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) is a narrowing or blockage of one or both of the coronary arteries causing a decreased blood and oxygen supply to the heart.
SN instructed patient that Rheumatoid Arthritis is a systemic disease characterized by chronic inflammation of the joint. Rheumatoid Arthritis causes pain and swelling in the wrist and small joints of the hand and feet. Rheumatoid Arthritis can also affect other tissues throughout the body and cause problems in organs such as the lungs, heart, and eyes. Patient verbalized understanding.
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.
Instructed on some potential factors of decreased tolerance in response to increased physical activity, such as: diseases (e.g., congestive heart failure, myocardial infarction, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, infections and endocrine disorders).