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Coronary artery disease
• Coronary artery disease (CAD) is a chronic disease that globally affects morbidity and quality of life of all racial and
ethnic populations. Globally, 17.9 million people succumbed to CAD, accounting for 31% of deaths worldwide. More
than 75% of these deaths occur in low- and middle-income countries. Moreover, by 2025, 80–90% of people in low-
and middle-income countries are projected to die from CAD, making it one of the leading causes of death worldwide.
• Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) – or diseases of the heart and blood vessels – are responsible for a third of death in the
Philippines. CVDs are part of the larger group of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), which account for 72% of deaths in
the country in 2021.
• In the Philippines, Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) is the third leading cause of death from January to November last year.
Accounted for 91,152 or 18.5 percent of the deaths recorded. CVD accounts for approximately 20% of total deaths and
35% of premature deaths, affecting 1 in 6 Filipinos. Cardiovascular disease (CVD) accounts for approximately 20% of
deaths among Filipinos. Health habits such as alcohol consumption, smoking, and poor diet and nutrition have been
increasingly implicated in the high rates of CVD. (Philippine and Philippine-American Health Statistics, 2020)
• During the first nine months of 2022, ischemic heart diseases were the leading cause of death with 91,152 cases or 18.5
percent of the total deaths in the country. This indicated an increase of about 18.7 percent from the 76,783 deaths or 16.9
percent of the total deaths in the same period of 2020. (Philippine Statistic Authority, 2022)
Risk factors
• Modifiable • Non- Modifiable
• Poor Diet • Age
• Smoking • Heredity
• Alcohol • Gender
• Physical Inactivity • Ethnicity Race
• Obese
• Use of certain Medication
• Diabetic
• Hypertensive
• Dyslipidemia
Patient’s Profile
• PERSONAL DATA:
• Name : Patient X
• Age : 88
• Gender : Female
• Status : Married
• Cc : Cough
• Diagnosis : Community Acquired Pneumonia - Mitral Valve Regurgitation -
Coronary Artery Disease
• AP : Dra. Honesta Villaluna Pulmonologist
Dr. Villona ( Co-management) Cardiologist
History of present illness
• Patient is a diagnosed case of Hypertension (2002) and Coronary Artery
Disease (2010) with maintenance medications (Compliant) (Meds:
Bisoprolol, Aceclofenac, Multivitamins)
• Interim of easy fatigability in doing activities of daily living
• 4 days prior to admission, patient started to have cough with yellowish to
greenish colored phlegm and no fever
• 3 days prior to admission, noted with shortness of breath episodes
• Persistence of symptoms prompted to consult to AP, advised to admit.
Past medical history
FATHER
MOTHER
Diabetic: Died Chronic Kidney Disease
Died Cause of Heart Attack
SON DAUGHTER
ASSESSMENT FINDINGS ASSESSMENT FINDINGS
Systemic Circulation
Sinus node generates an electrical stimulus regularly,
60 to 100 times per minute under normal conditions.
The atria are then activated. The electrical stimulus
travels down through the conduction pathways and
causes the heart's ventricles to contract and pump out
blood. The 2 upper chambers of the heart (atria) are
stimulated first and contract for a short period of time
before the 2 lower chambers of the heart (ventricles).
The electrical impulse travels from the sinus node to
the atrioventricular node (also called AV node). There,
impulses are slowed down for a very short period, then
continue down the conduction pathway via the bundle
of His into the ventricles. The bundle of His divides into
right and left pathways, called bundle branches, to
stimulate the right and left ventricles.
Normally at rest, as the electrical impulse moves
through the heart, the heart contracts about 60 to 100
times a minute, depending on a person's age.
Each contraction of the ventricles represents one
heartbeat. The atria contract a fraction of a second
before the ventricles so their blood empties into the
ventricles before the ventricles contract.
HYPERTROPHY
Pathophysiology thickened heart
muscle
Making the heart to
pump hard to supply MEDICATIONS:
MODIFIABLE FACTORS the body demand Trimetazidine (angina)
Digoxin (Increase HR) CARDIOMEGALY
• DIET( Fatty foods) Enlargement of
• ALCOHOL (OCCASIONAL) heart muscle
Blood clot will
• HIGH CHOLESTEROL ARTERY (CAD)
accrue that will LABORATORY:
• LIMITED PHYSICAL ACTIVITY Become completely X-ray
narrow the blood MEDICATIONS:
• HYPERTENTION Clopidogrel (but dis. blocked
flow
MEDICATIONS: Because of
Antihypertensive ecchymosis)
medications
ISCHEMIA
BUILD UP OF PLAQUE Causes the lack of
This damage the oxygen supply in LABORATORY:
NON MODIFIABLE FACTORS Artery and narrow the the heart ECG
• AGE (88YRS OLD) pathway TROPONIN I
• HEREDITY (MOTHER) BNP
MYOCARDIAL CKMB
ATHEROSCELORIS
INFARCTION
thickening or
Heart attack
LABORATORY: hardening of the
X-ray arteries CORONARY
ARTERY DISEASE
Laboratory Result and Interpretation
Lymphocytes 25-35%
Date: March 11, 2023
Result: 3 Abnormal:: Slightly Decreased
March 15, 2023
Result: 5 • Lymphocytopenia – low lymphocytes indicate a possible
March 17, 2023 infection
Result: 3
Monocytes 3-6% Abnormal:: Elevated
Date: March 11, 2023 • Often a response to stress, chronic infection or autoimmune
Result:11
March 15, 2023 disease
Result: 3
March 17, 2023
Result: 4
MPV 9.4-12.3fl
(Mean Platelet Volume)
Date: March 11, 2023
Result: 10.80 Normal
March 15, 2023
March 17, 2023 Result: 10.60
Result: 11
Platelet 150-450
Date: March 11, 2023 Result: 169
March 15, 2023 Normal
Result: 200
March 17, 2023
Result: 216
Blood Chemistry Result Normal
Values
Creatinine 0.52-1.04 • Abnormal:: Elevated
March 11, 2023 1.60 • An increased level of creatinine may be a sign of poor kidney
March 15, 2023 2.30 function
March 16, 2023
1.80
March 17, 2023
1.40
Potassium 3.5-5.1
March 11, 2023 4.80 Normal
March 15, 2023 4.80
Sodium 137-145
March 11, 2023 139 Normal
March 15, 2023 145
Cholesterol 0-200md/dL
March 12, 2023 111 Normal
Triglycerides 0-15mg/dL Abnormal:: Elevated
March 12, 2023 83
higher than normal may mean you have a higher risk of heart
disease, stroke, and other conditions that affect your arteries.
HDL 0-60mg/dL
March 12, 2023 50
Cholesterol Normal
Cardiomegaly BE -7 +/-2
Total CO2 20
Atheromatous Aorta
02 SAT 95% 95-100
CEFTRIAXONE Cephalosporin Lower respiratory tract diarrhea from an • Black, tarry stools. Observe site closely for
Viatrex antibiotics Skin and skin structure infection with • chest pain. extravasation during
1gm q12 x 3 Works by stopping the Bone and joint Clostridium difficile • shortness of breath. administration.
growth of bacteria. Acute otitis media bacteria. • sore throat. Observe for signs of
UTIs a type of blood disorder • sores, ulcers, or white
adverse effects.
Septicemia where the red blood spots on the lips or in the
mouth.
Pelvic inflammatory cells burst called Monitor signs of
hemolytic anemia. • swollen glands. pseudomembranous
disease (PID) unusual tiredness or
liver problems. • colitis, including
Intraabdominal weakness.
infections disease of the diarrhea, abdominal
Meningitis gallbladder. pain, fever, pus or
Uncomplicated severe renal mucus in stools, and
other severe or
gonorrhea impairment.
Surgical prophylaxis prolonged GI problems
yellowing of the skin in a (nausea, vomiting,
newborn child
heartburn).
CLARITHROMYCIN Macrolide antibiotics • Bacterial infections, such • diarrhea from an infection • Feeling sick (nausea) Stick Advise patient about the
Claritek Works by killing as pneumonia with Clostridium difficile to simple meals and do likelihood of GI
500mg BID bacteria or preventing bacteria. not eat rich or spicy food reactions, including
their growth • low amount of magnesium while you're taking this nausea, diarrhea,
in the blood. medicine. indigestion, abnormal
• low amount of potassium • Being sick (vomiting) Try taste, and abdominal
in the blood. taking small, frequent sips pain.
• myasthenia gravis, a of water to avoid Instruct patient to report
skeletal muscle disorder. dehydration. severe or prolonged GI
• coronary artery disease. • Diarrhoea. problems.
• rapid ventricular • Bloating and indigestion.
heartbeat. • Headaches.
• Difficulty sleeping
(insomnia)
Mucolytics respiratory diseases
associated with excessive
patients suffering from
phenylketonuria due to the • nausea, Should be monitored
Breaks disulfide bridges
NAC of mucoprotein.. mucus. aspartame content. Children • vomiting, for vomiting, and the
dose should be repeated
Fluimucil
600mg
below 2 years of age.
• diarrhea, if the patient vomits
• transient skin within 60 minutes after
any dose.
rash, Patients receiving
• flushing, intravenous
acetylcysteine for liver
• epigastric pain, failure should be
• constipation. hospitalized in a critical
care unit
BISOPROLOL Beta Blockers mild to moderate Abrupt discontinuation • Headaches Make sure you rest and
Coseryl works by relaxing blood hypertension Depression • Feeling dizzy or weak. drink plenty of fluids.
5mg ½ tab OD vessels and slowing Acute heart failure, AV block, • Cold hands or If bisoprolol makes you
heart rate to improve bradycardia, cardiogenic feetFeeling or being sick feel dizzy or weak, stop
and decrease blood shock, pulmonary edema, (nausea or vomiting) what you're doing and sit
pressure sick sinus syndrome, • Diarrhoea. or lie down until you feel
ventricular dysfunction • Constipation better.
Cerebrovascular disease
Hyperthyroidism, thyroid
disease, thyrotoxicosis
Diabetes mellitus.
OMEPRAZOLE Proton Pump o Heart Burn Hypersensitivity to any Headache Checks the Doctors
(PROSEC) Inhibitors o Gastritis drug components. Dizziness Order
20mg IV Decrease the amount of o Hyper Acidity Liver Problem ABD Pain Assess Bowel sound,
acid that the stomach o GERD Systemic lupus Fatigue ABD. For Pain
makes erythematosus Malaise Advice Pt. not to take
any food and alcohol
before taking the meds.
Watch out for any
allergic reactions side
effects.
METHYLPREDNICOLONE Corticosteroids o Inflammation active, untreated upset stomach. Assess for potassium
(Mepreson) works to treat people tuberculosis. stomach irritation. depletion (fatigue, nausea,
16mg tab BID with low levels of inactive tuberculosis. vomiting. vomiting, depression,
corticosteroids by herpes simplex infection of headache. polyuria, dysrhythmia and
replacing steroids that the eye. dizziness. weakness).
are normally produced an infection due to a fungus. insomnia. Assess for hypertension,
naturally by the body. intestinal infection caused by restlessness. oedema and cardiac
the roundworm depression. symptoms.
Strongyloidiasis. Assess for mental status.
a condition with low thyroid Rotate sites in IM injection
hormone levels.
diabetes.
PERINDOPRIL Angiotensin-converting o Hypertension patients known to be Feeling dizzy or Report low blood pressure
Coversyl enzyme (ACE) inhibitors. hypersensitive (including lightheaded, Headaches (hypotension), especially if
5mg TAB OD makes blood flow more angioedema) to this Being sick. patient experiences
smoothly by preventing product or to any other Diarrhoea dizziness or syncope.
the production of certain ACE inhibitor. Mild skin rash. Monitor symptoms of high
natural chemicals that hereditary or idiopathic Blurred vision plasma potassium levels
tighten the blood vessels angioedema Muscle cramps (hyperkalemia), including
bradycardia, fatigue,
weakness, numbness, and
tingling.
GENERIC NAME CLASSIFICATION/SPECIFIC INDICATION CONTRAINDICATION SIDE EFFECT NURSING RESPONSIBILITIES
BRAND NAME ACTION
DOSAGE
FREQUENCY
DIGOXIN Digitalis glycosides o mild to moderate heart Acute myocardial infarction. Feeling confused, dizzy Monitor BP periodically in
Lanoxin used to improve the failure in adult patients Hypersensitivity to the drug. or generally unwell patients receiving IV
0.25mg ½ tab strength and efficiency Ventricular fibrillation. Feeling or being sick digoxin.
of the heart, or to Myocarditis. (nausea or vomiting) and Monitor ECG during IV
control the rate and Hypomagnesemia. loss of appetite administration and 6 hr
rhythm of the heartbeat Hypokalemia. Diarrhoea after each dose. Notify
Wolf-Parkinson-White Changes in your vision health care professional if
syndrome (including blurred vision bradycardia or new
and not being able to arrhythmias occur.
look at bright light) Observe IV site for redness
Skin rashes or infiltration;
extravasation can lead to
tissue irritation and
sloughing
FUROSEMIDE Diuretics o Peripheral edema or Anuria Increased urination Monitor BP and pulse
Lasix Increase the excretion edema associated Patients with known before and during
10mg iv q6 Thirst
of Na+ and water by with heart failure drug hypersensitivity administration
the kidneys by o Chronic lung disease Electrolyte imbalance Muscle cramps Assess fluid status
inhibiting their (CLD) Monitor daily weight,
reabsorption from the o Nephrotic syndrome Itching rash intake and output
proximal and distal Weakness Ratios amount and
tubules, as well as the location of edema,
loop of Henle Dizziness lung sounds, skin
Spinning sensation turgor, and mucous
membranes.
Diarrhea Notify health care
professional if thirst,
Stomach pain
dry mouth, lethargy,
Constipation weakness,
hypotension, or
oliguria occurs
ATROVENT NEB Anticholinergics, control mild chronic closed angle glaucoma. dizziness Protect solution for
PRN Respiratory obstructive pulmonary blockage of the urinary nausea inhalation from lightUse
relaxes muscles in the disease bladder. heartburn nebulizer mouthpiece
airways and increases air enlarged prostate. constipation instead of face mask to
flow to the lungs. an inability to completely dry mouth avoid blurred vision or
empty the bladder. difficulty urinating aggravation of narrow-
pain when urinating angle glaucoma.
frequent need to urinate Can mix albuterol in
nebulizer for up to 1 hr.
Ensure adequate
hydration, control
environmental
temperature to prevent
hyperpyrexia.
ENOXAPARINE Low Molecular o Pulmonary embolism hypersensitivity to Bleeding Assess for signs of
Clexane Weight Heparins (PE) enoxaparin or any Anemia (not having bleeding and
0.4ml SC q24hrs. Binds to and o Deep venous heparin products. enough healthy red hemorrhage, including
potentiates o Acute coronary Active major bleeding blood cells) bleeding gums,
antithrombin (a syndromes such as such as Pain and bruising at nosebleeds, unusual
circulating ST-elevation gastrointestinal bleed. the site on your skin bruising, black/tarry
anticoagulant) to form myocardial infarction Active gastric or where you give the stools, hematuria, and
a complex that o thrombosis (DVT) duodenal ulcers. injection a fall in hematocrit or
irreversibly inactivates treatment and Hemorrhagic Fever blood pressure.
clotting factor prophylaxis cerebrovascular Swelling in your legs Assess if the Pt. had
o Venous accident an artificial heart valve
thromboembolism and if you have or
secondary to have ever had kidney
malignancy disease, an infection
o in your heart, a stroke,
a bleeding disorder,
ulcers, or a low
platelet count.
Notify physician or
nursing staff
immediately if
enoxaparin causes
excessive
anticoagulation.
FOLIC ACID Vitamins, Water-Soluble Folic Acid Deficiency Hypersensitivity, Feeling sick (nausea) Loss Take folic acid with, or just
Hema rate used as a nutritional conditions associated with of appetite. after, a meal or snack to
Tab OD supplement iron overload (e.g. Bloating or wind. help with feeling sick.
hemochromatosis, Eat when you'd usually
hemosiderosis, expect to be hungry.
thalassemia). It might help to eat smaller
and more frequent meals,
eat and drink slowly, and
exercise regularly.
ALLOPRINOL Xanthine oxidase High Uric Acid • Serious rash Ankle, knee, or great toe Monitor intake and
Alllurase inhibitors • Renal disease, renal joint pain. output ratios frequently;
300mg tab OD works by reducing the failure, renal impairment Joint stiffness or swelling this drug is excreted in
production of uric acid in • Hepatic disease, rash the urine and decreased
the body hepatotoxicity rash with flat lesions or kidney function can
• Anticoagulant therapy, small raised lesions on the cause drug accumulation
bone marrow suppression skin. and toxic effects
• Driving or operating Continuously assess the
machinery patient for rash or more
• Pregnancy severe hypersensitivity
• Breast-feeding. reactions
Monitor continuously for
joint pain and swelling.
IVF prescribed
• March 11, 2023- PNSS 1L x KVO- to administer diluted medications,
and sustain patients through serious medical conditions
• March 13, 2023- PNSS 1L x KVO
• March 15, 2023- PNSS 1L x 20cc/hr- Decreases the regulation because
AP limited the water intake by the Patient because of elevated
creatitine
• March 17, 2023- PNSS 1L x 20cc/hr
Assessment Nursing Diagnosis Planning Intervention Rationale Evaluation
Assess heart rate and blood Compensatory tachycardia After of an hour of nursing
Subjective: Decrease After an hour of pressure. is a common response for intervention patient report
Cardiac output nursing patients with significantly
“Masakit ang demonstrate pain relief as
dibdib ko” as related to intervention, low blood pressure to evidenced by absence of
verbalized by the Alterations in patient will reduce cardiac output.
pain behaviors and stable
patient rate, rhythm, demonstrate Check for peripheral pulses. Weak pulses are present in
vital signs.
pain relief Perform capillary refill test (CRT). reduced stroke volume and
electrical cardiac output
Objective cues:
conduction Monitor urine output. If the patient Reduced cardiac output
Facial grimace secondary to is acutely ill, measure hourly urine results in reduced perfusion V/S:
Guarding or enlargement output and note a decrease in of the kidneys, with a
BP: 120/80
protective of heart output. resulting decrease in urine
HR: 100
behavior output
muscle Upright position is RR:20
Positioning to Position patient in semi-Fowler’s to recommended to reduce O2 sat: 99%
ease pain high-Fowler’s preload and ventricular Temp: 36.4
filling when fluid overload
BP: 140/80 is the cause.
HR: 123 The failing heart may not
Rr: 24 Administer oxygen therapy as be able to respond to
prescribed. increased oxygen
02 sat:94 demands.
Temp: 36.3 Digitalis therapy, diuretics,
vasodilator therapy,
Administer medications as antidysrhythmic,
prescribed, noting side effects and angiotensin-converting
toxicity enzyme inhibitors, and
inotropic agents.
Assessment Nursing Diagnosis Planning Intervention Rationale Evaluation
Monitor urine output, noting amount Urine output may be scanty and concentrated
and color, as well as the time of day (especially during the day) because of reduced After an hour
Subjective: Excess fluid After an when diuresis occurs renal perfusion. of nursing
volume related hour of Maintain chair or bed rest in semi- Recumbency increases glomerular filtration and
“Hinahapo intervention,
Ako” as to Changes in nursing Fowler’s position during an acute phase decreases the production of ADH, thereby patient
glomerular intervention enhancing diuresis
verbalized by Demonstrate
filtration rate, patient will Weigh the patient daily and compare to Bodyweight is a sensitive indicator of
the patient stabilized fluid
Demonstrat the previous measurement fluid balance, and an increase indicates fluid
Secondary to Follow a low-sodium diet and/or fluid volume excess. volume with
Objective cues:
decrease cardiac e stabilized restriction The client senses thirst because the body senses balanced
Ankle edema output fluid volume
dehydration. Oral care can alleviate the intake and outp
Audible sensation without an increase in fluid intake. ut
crackles Provide small, frequent, easily Reduced gastric motility can adversely affect , breath sounds
Oliguria, digestible meals. digestion and absorption. Small, frequent meals clear/clearing,
edema, may enhance digestion/ prevent abdominal vital signs
Weight gain discomfort. within
Hypertension Change position frequently. Elevate Edema formation, slowed circulation, acceptable
Respiratory feet when sitting. Inspect skin altered nutritional intake, and prolonged range, stable
distress, surface, keep dry, and provide immobility (including bed rest) are
abnormal weight, and
breath sounds padding as indicated. cumulative stressors that affect skin absence of
integrity and require close supervision/ edema
BP: 140/80 preventive interventions. V/S:
HR: 123 Institute/instruct patient regarding This helps reduce extracellular volume. BP: 120/80
Rr: 24 fluid restrictions as appropriates HR: 100
02 sat:94 RR:20
Temp: 36.3
Administer medications as Medications for diuresis to eliminate O2 sat: 99%
indicated. excess fluid Temp: 36.4
Assessment Nursing Diagnosis Planning Intervention Rationale Evaluation
Assess patient pain for intensity using To identify intensity, precipitating factors,
a pain rating scale, location, and and location to assist in accurate diagnosis. After of an hour of
Subjective: Acute pain After an precipitating factors
nursing
related to hour of Monitor vital signs, especially pulse Tachycardia and elevated blood pressure
“Masakit ang intervention
dibdib ko” as increase cardiac nursing and blood pressure, every 5 minutes usually occur with angina and reflect patient report
workload interventio until pain subsides compensatory mechanisms secondary to
verbalized by the demonstrate pain
secondary to n, patient sympathetic nervous system stimulation.
patient relief as evidenced
will
Systemic oxygen Assess results of cardiac markers— These enzymes elevate in the presence of by absence of pain
Objective cues: demonstr
demand creatinine phosphokinase, CK- MB, myocardial infarction at differing times behaviors and
Facial grimace ate pain total LDH, LDH-1, LDH-2, troponin, and assist in ruling out a myocardial stable vital signs.
Guarding or relief and myoglobin ordered by the infarction as the cause of chest pain.
protective physician.
behavior Elevate the head of the bed Elevation improves chest expansion and
oxygenation V/S:
Positioning to Teach the patient relaxation techniques Emotional stress that can be relieved by BP: 120/80
ease pain and how to use them to reduce stress non-pharmacological measures such as HR: 100
Pain scale of relaxation. RR:20
5/10 Administer or assist with self- It reduces the amount of blood returning to O2 sat: 99%
administration of vasodilators, as the heart decreasing preload, decreasing its Temp: 36.4
BP: 140/80 ordered. workload.
Implement individualized preoperative Provides knowledge base from which
HR: 123 teaching program patient can make informed therapy choices
Rr: 24 and consent for procedure, and presents
02 sat:94 opportunity to clarify misconceptions
Temp: 36.3
ENVIRONMENT
MEDICATION • Limit the environment stimuli that an trigger
the complications
• BISOPROLOL Coseryl 5mg ½ tab • Advised to have a safe and well ventilate
Once a day surroundings
• FOLIC ACID Hema rate Tab Once
a day
• ALLOPRINOL Alllurase 300mg tab TREATMENT
Once a day
• DIGOXIN Lanoxin 0.25mg ½ tab • Medications
Once a day • Always make sure to drink the medication
properly as ordered
• Multivitamins
HEALTH TEACHING OUT PATIENT
SIRITUALLY
• Motivate the patient's family to engage in spiritual activities like
attending church and praying, adoration and mass.
• Use of relaxation and meditation by listening to the worship songs.
Nursing Theory
• Dorothea Orem’s Self-care suggests patients are better able to recover when they maintain some independence over their own
self-care. Self-Care Deficit Theory focuses on each “individual’s ability to perform self-care, defined as ‘the practice of activities
that individuals initiate and perform on their own behalf in maintaining life, health, and well-being.'” The Self-Care or Self-Care
Deficit Theory of Nursing is composed of three interrelated theories: (1) the theory of self-care, (2) the self-care deficit
theory, and (3) the theory of nursing systems, which is further classified into wholly compensatory, partially compensatory and
supportive-educative. DNPs are well equipped to meet the various needs of patients demonstrating self-care deficits. Let’s
examine the methods nurses can follow to address certain issues.
• The act of assisting others in the provision and management of self-care to maintain or improve human functioning at the home
level of effectiveness.” It focuses on each individual’s ability to perform self-care, defined as “the practice of activities that
individuals initiate and perform on their own behalf in maintaining life, health, and well-being. “The condition that validates the
existence of a requirement for nursing in an adult is the absence of the ability to maintain continuously that amount and quality
of self-care which is therapeutic in sustaining life and health, in recovering from disease or injury, or in coping with their effects.
• ● Hygiene — Nurses can help patients maintain their own personal hygiene by providing reminders and motivation for
self-care. This could include daily prompting for activities like bathing and washing up.
● Dressing/grooming — Nurses can help their patients by recommending clothing that is easy to put on and remove,
giving them privacy, and providing frequent motivation.
● Feeding — Nurses can help enable patients to feed themselves as soon as possible. By creating a conducive
environment to eating (positioning the patient, ensuring they have access to their dentures, etc.), patients can stay
independent throughout their meals.
● Toileting — Nurses should work to simplify toileting for patients. This can include using bedpans, suppositories, stool
softeners, or commodes. Nurses should also be nearby in case of any accidents or falls.
● Speech deficit — Nurses should work closely with speech pathologists to ensure that any type of speech deficit will not
interfere with communication about care.