Question

Look up nanda approved nursing intervention for diabetes, CHF, and heart attack.

Answer 1

Diabetes Mellitus

• INTERVENTIONS
  • Explain the pathophysiology of diabetes mellitus to the client and the family members and how the disorder is managed.
  • Plan a physical activity program : client with diabetes mellitus should initiate a well tolerated intensity level activity program to maintain adequate blood glucose levels.
  • Plan nutritional therapy to achieve optimum blood glucose levels.
  • Provide instructions on blood glucose monitoring.
  • Provide instructions on insulin administration.

Congestive Heart Failure

• INTERVENTIONS
  • in case of tachycardia, the heart rate and rhythm should be assessed hourly. But continuous monitoring for dysrhythmias.
  • Monitor the lung every 2 hours for abnormal breathe sounds and for the presence of coughing.
  • Encourage clients to eat small meals.
  • Encourage physical and mental rest.

Heart attack

• INTERVENTIONS
  • Monitor the weight on a daily basis and compare with the previous ones.
  • Monitor the levels of calcium and potassium
  • Administer the lrescribed vasodilators.
  • Protect the pacemaker wires from contact with water and accidental exposure to electricity by placing inside a glove.