Question

What are some nursing diagnoses that would apply to Mr. Jones?

what are some nursing diagnoses that would apply to Mr. Jones angina pectoris?

Answer 1

1.Acute pain related to reduced coronary artery blood flow and increased myocardial oxygen.

Interventions are:

Assess pain

Check vital signs

Administer oxygen

Administer sublingual nitroglycerin to reduce pain.

Administer aspirin

2.deficit knowledge related to manageiof coronary artery disease

Nursing interventions are:

Explain pathophysiology of the disease conditions

Teach about lifestyle changes.

3. Fear and anxiety related to threat of death,change in life style,chest pain

Interventions:

Allows patient to verbaliz fear of dying it will help to reduce fear.

Assure the patient

4.activity intolerance related to imbalance between oxygen supply, weakness and fatigue

5.decreased cardiac output related to hypoxemia

Monitor vital signs

Administer oxygen