1. Risk for decreased cardiac output related to increased afterload, vasoconstriction, myocardial ischemia, ventricular hypertrophy.
Purpose: afterload is not increased, there was no vasoconstriction, and myocardial ischemia does not occur.
Expected outcomes:
Maintaining blood pressure within an acceptable range.
Showed stable cardiac rhythm and frequency.
Participate in activities that lower blood pressure.
Nursing interventions:
Monitor and measure blood pressure in both hands, using a cuff and proper techniques in terms of measuring blood pressure.
Auscultation of breath sounds and heart tone. Observe skin color, moisture, temperature and capillary refill time.
Note the presence, quality of the central and peripheral pulses.
Maintain restrictions on activities such as rest in bed or chair.
Assist in performing self-care activities as needed.
Provide a quiet environment, convenient, and therapeutic and reduce activity. Note the general edema.
Monitor response to medication to control blood pressure. Give fluid and dietary sodium restriction as indicated.
Medical collaboration in the provision of drugs as indicated.