congestive heart
Diseases Process
Taught that potential complications of Angina Pectoris are dysrhythmia of the heart and myocardial infarction.
Taught that effectively controlling high blood sugar levels help prevent heart disease, kidney disease and strokes, among others.
Taught that lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks and kidney problems.
Instructed on the importance of avoiding/decreasing sodium intake in order to decrease retention of fluid and the workload of the heart.
Taught that reducing cholesterol and triglycerides help prevent strokes and heart attacks.
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.