Nursing Diagnosis and Interventions for Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA)
Nursing Diagnosis for Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA) Decreased Cardiac Output related to malformations of the heart. Impaired Gas Exchange related to pulmonary congestion. Activity Intolerance related to imbalance between oxygen consumption by the body and oxygen supply to the cells. Delayed Growth and Development related to an inadequate supply of oxygen and nutrients to the tissues. Imbalanced Nutrition Less than Body related to fatigue at mealtime and increased caloric needs. Risk for Infection related to decreased health status. Nursing Interventions for Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA) 1. Maintain adequate cardiac output: Observation of the quality and strength of heart rate, peripheral pulses, skin color and warmth. Enforce the degree of cyanosis (circumoral, mucous membranes, clubbing). Monitor signs of CHF (restlessness, tachycardia, tachypnea, spasms, fatigue, periorbital edema, oliguria, and hepatomegaly). Collaboration of drugs in accordance with the order, using toxicity haza...