‘Sublective data:
Pt stated “There is a tightness in
through here (gesturing to
abdomen) where it hurts and |
am short of breath”.
Pt clo GI bloating for 1 month.
Obiective data:
3+ pitting edema (above knees
through feet bilaterally)
HGB 8.9, HCT 27, BNP 897, BUN
23, GFR 63, Creatinine 1.5,
weight gain, Ejection Fraction
35-40%, EKG indicates diastolic
dysfunction, moderate mitral
valve insufficiency, dry cough
‘Nursing Interventions:
(Dependent)
+ Administer meds (Lasix and
Zaroxolyn) as ordered for
dioresis
* Provide diabetic, low sodium
jet with 120m! fluid
restriction as ord
(Independent)
+ Monitor extent and location
of edema aah
+ Monitor intake and output
aah
‘+ Monitor pt weight QAM 0700
* Reposition pt qzh elevating
legs as tolerated
+ Encourage rest 2xq shift
+ Monitor vital signs q4h
NUR 1726 Concept Map
atient will demonstrate a decroaso in poriphoral
ema AEB no greater than 1¢ pitting edema at the
pedis by 11/9/10.
4. Ptintake 200ml and output 900m! at 1100,
goal met and will continue.
Qutcomes: By 11/3/10
1.Pt will have a greater fluid output than input
2.Pt will have decrease in fluid retention AEB weight loss
3, Pt will better tolerate physical activity during PT AEB.
fannefalrstloniend (eects ce! 2. Ptwill be weighed in the AM goal likely
‘met and will continue.
Dx: Fluid Volume Excess rit decreased kidney function
secondary to ineffective cardiac pump and rate AEB SOB,
pulmonary edema, peripheral edema, weight gain, Gl bloating,
dry couah
3. PT walked twice as far today 11/2/10 as
ferday and pt tolerated it with minimal
SOB, goal met and will continue.
Collaborative Ini
+ Consult with PT about a bed in the SNU for appropriate
Rehab
+ Consult with dietician about appropriate menu and
fluid restriction upon discharge.
ly knowledge of disease process causing excess fluid volume. Teach about
disease process and complications of excess fluid volume, including when to contact physician.
+ Have pt verbalize what the s/s of volume excess (Jugular vein distention; weight gain greater than 2ibs in 1
day or 5 in 1 week; changes in respiratory pattern, dyspnea or shortness of breath; orthopnea; pulmonary
congestion; intake exceeds output; change in mental status; restlessness; anxiely; edema)
+ Assess client and family knowledge and compliance with medical regimen, including medications, di
rest, and exercise. Be sure they monitor Morning Point's comp!
to devise a schedule for
intake of fluids throughout entire day so the care team at Morning Point can follow it.
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