Activity Intolerance of CHF (Congestive Heart Failure)
Nursing Diagnosis for Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) Activity Intolerance related to imbalance between oxygen supply. General weakness, long bedrest / immobilized. Characterized by: Weakness, fatigue, changes in vital signs, presence of dysrhythmias, dyspnea, pallor, sweating. Goals / evaluation criteria: Clients will participate in desired activities, meet self-care, achieve increased tolerance activity can be measured, evidenced by a decrease in weakness and fatigue. Nursing Interventions Activity Intolerance related to Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) : 1. Check vital signs before and immediately after activity, especially when the client is using vasodilators, diuretics and beta blockers. Rational: Orthostatic hypotension can occur with activity due to drug effects (vasodilation), the displacement of fluid (diuretics) or influence cardiac function. 2. Note the cardiopulmonary response to activity, note tachycardia, dysrhythmias, dyspnea sweaty and pale. Rationale: Decrease / in...