Endocarditis - 4 Nursing Diagnosis, Interventions and Evaluation
Nursing Care Plan for Endocarditis NURSING DIAGNOSIS 1. Acute pain related to systemic effects of infection. Interventions : Independent Assess the complaint of chest pain. Pay attention to nonverbal cues of discomfort. Provide a quiet environment and comfort measures, such as: changes in position, back rub, use a warm compress / cold. Give proper entertainment activities. Collaboration Give medications as indicated. Give O2 supplementation as indicated. Rationale : Chest pain may and may not accompany the presence or absence of ischemia depends endocarditis. This action can reduce the patient's physical and emotional discomfort. Redirecting attention, provide distraction in the level of individual activities. Can relieve pain, decrease the inflammatory response. Maximize the availability of O2 to reduce the workload of the heart and prevent ischemia. 2. Risk for decreased cardiac output related to disorders of the heart valves and the endothelium. Interventions : Independent Mon...