Angelite Nurses: Alterations in Cardiac Output: Decreased

Alterations in Cardiac Output: Decreased

(_)Actual (_) Potential

**Related To:**
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(_) Cardiac factors (_) Pulmonary disorders (_) Endocrine disorders (_) Hematological disorders (_) Fluid & electrolyte disturbances (_) Surgery/anesthesia (_) Newborn/Infant	(_) Vagal stimulation (_) Stress (_) Shock (_) Allergic response (_) Medications (_) Other:___________________ ___________________________ ___________________________

**As evidenced by:**
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(_) Angina (_) Cardiac arrythmia (_) Cyanosis (_) Dyspnea (_) Edema (periph./sacral)	(_) Fatigability (_) Hypotention (_) Oliguria (_) Restlessness (_) Tachycardia

Date &
Sign.

Plan and Outcome
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Target
Date:

Nursing Interventions
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Date
Achieved:

The patient will:

(_) Demonstrate imporved cardiac output A.E.B.:

(_) Other:

(_) Assess color, BP, pulse, respirations q___ hours.

(_) Listen to breath sounds q___ hours.

(_) Check for edema of feet, legs, and sacrum q___ hours.

(_) Daily weights at ____ a.m./p.m. using same scale.

(_) Measure intake and output q 8 hours.

(_) Organize care to maximize periods of uninterrupted rest. Needs ______ rest periods/day. (Specify:): ________________________

(_) Explore with patient potential etiological factors for decreased cardiac output and provide health teaching. (See Discharge Plan)

(_) Other:________________
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(_) Discharge Plan:________
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