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Nursing Management
The Patient in Congestive Heart
Failure
GOALS
AND OUTCOME
NURSING
DIAGNOSIS -
CRITERIA - INTERVENTIONS
Anxiety
related to hypoxia threatening situation the patient’s anxiety will be reduced
as evidenced by calm demeanor and statement that she feels less anxious explain
procedures and equipment tell patient about congestive hearth failure (CHF) and
how it is being treated point out signs of improvement. Visit often and respond
to call light promptly. Offer spiritual counselor if desired.
Knowledge
deficit of condition, treatment, self-care and resources the patient will
verbalize information about her condition, treatment self-care measures, and
resources. Provide simple explanation of CHF, its effects and its treatment as
discharge nears, discuss diet exercise and, drug therapy explain signs and
symptoms that should be reported to physician advise of services of American
Heart Association for information Explore sources of support and need for
visiting nurse or health services
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