Nursing Care Plan For Heart Failure: Respiratory
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What is the clinical problem Impaired Respiratory Function
addressed in the nursing care plan for
a patient with heart failure?
What are the etiological factors for Increased preload, alveolar-capillary membrane
impaired respiratory function in heart changes
failure?
What are some supporting data for a Abnormal O₂ saturation, hypoxemia, dyspnea,
patient with impaired respiratory tachypnea, tachycardia, restlessness, patient's
function? statement, 'I am so short of breath.'
What is the patient goal in the nursing Maintains adequate O₂/CO₂ exchange at the
care plan for heart failure? alveolar-capillary membrane to meet O₂ needs of
the body.
What does NOC stand for in nursing Nursing Outcomes Classification
care plans?
What are some indicators of O₂ saturation, arterial pH, PaO2, PaCO2, chest x-ray
respiratory status in the NOC? findings
What is the measurement scale for 1 = Severe deviation, 2 = Substantial deviation, 3 =
assessing respiratory status? Moderate deviation, 4 = Mild deviation, 5 = No
deviation
, What are some interventions for Monitor pulse oximetry, respiratory rate, rhythm,
respiratory monitoring in heart failure? depth, and effort of respirations.
Why is auscultation of breath sounds To detect areas of decreased or absent ventilation
important in heart failure patients? and presence of adventitious sounds indicating
pulmonary edema.
What is the purpose of oxygen To maintain adequate O₂ levels and prevent
therapy in heart failure management? hypoxemia.
What positioning can help alleviate Semi-Fowler's position to improve ventilation.
dyspnea in heart failure patients?
What is transitional care in nursing? Care provided in between acute care and home or
long-term care settings.
What is the role of a nurse in case To assess patient needs, coordinate services, make
management? referrals, and evaluate progress toward care goals.
What is telehealth nursing? Providing health care and information using
telehealth technologies in virtual environments.
How do caregivers contribute to a By linking the patient to news, facilitating decision
patient's health? making, helping with daily activities, and providing
emotional support.
What are common concerns of Anxiety about the patient's condition, prognosis,
caregivers in a hospital setting? pain, and financial issues.
What is a key need of caregivers that Information, communication, and access to
nurses should address? resources.
What is the significance of care To ensure safe, quality care during transitions
coordination in nursing? between care settings.
What can result from a lack of Ineffective care transitions, leading to drug errors
communication during care and higher hospital readmission rates.
transitions?
Assessment And Interventions – Questions With
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Terms in this set (81)
What is the clinical problem Impaired Respiratory Function
addressed in the nursing care plan for
a patient with heart failure?
What are the etiological factors for Increased preload, alveolar-capillary membrane
impaired respiratory function in heart changes
failure?
What are some supporting data for a Abnormal O₂ saturation, hypoxemia, dyspnea,
patient with impaired respiratory tachypnea, tachycardia, restlessness, patient's
function? statement, 'I am so short of breath.'
What is the patient goal in the nursing Maintains adequate O₂/CO₂ exchange at the
care plan for heart failure? alveolar-capillary membrane to meet O₂ needs of
the body.
What does NOC stand for in nursing Nursing Outcomes Classification
care plans?
What are some indicators of O₂ saturation, arterial pH, PaO2, PaCO2, chest x-ray
respiratory status in the NOC? findings
What is the measurement scale for 1 = Severe deviation, 2 = Substantial deviation, 3 =
assessing respiratory status? Moderate deviation, 4 = Mild deviation, 5 = No
deviation
, What are some interventions for Monitor pulse oximetry, respiratory rate, rhythm,
respiratory monitoring in heart failure? depth, and effort of respirations.
Why is auscultation of breath sounds To detect areas of decreased or absent ventilation
important in heart failure patients? and presence of adventitious sounds indicating
pulmonary edema.
What is the purpose of oxygen To maintain adequate O₂ levels and prevent
therapy in heart failure management? hypoxemia.
What positioning can help alleviate Semi-Fowler's position to improve ventilation.
dyspnea in heart failure patients?
What is transitional care in nursing? Care provided in between acute care and home or
long-term care settings.
What is the role of a nurse in case To assess patient needs, coordinate services, make
management? referrals, and evaluate progress toward care goals.
What is telehealth nursing? Providing health care and information using
telehealth technologies in virtual environments.
How do caregivers contribute to a By linking the patient to news, facilitating decision
patient's health? making, helping with daily activities, and providing
emotional support.
What are common concerns of Anxiety about the patient's condition, prognosis,
caregivers in a hospital setting? pain, and financial issues.
What is a key need of caregivers that Information, communication, and access to
nurses should address? resources.
What is the significance of care To ensure safe, quality care during transitions
coordination in nursing? between care settings.
What can result from a lack of Ineffective care transitions, leading to drug errors
communication during care and higher hospital readmission rates.
transitions?
