Pain Nursing Diagnosis

Nursing Care Plan for Acute Coronary Syndrome Acute coronary syndrome (ACS) is a cardiac emergency with clinical manifestations of chest discomfort or other symptoms due to myocardial ischemia. Acute coronary syndrome consisting of unstable angina pectoris, acute myocardial infarction accompanied by ST segment elevation. Patients with myocardial infarction without ST elevation. Acute coronary syndrome defined as a clinical manifestation of coronary artery disease. Coronary heart disease (CHD) is a major manifestation of the atherosclerotic process. Nursing Diagnosis : Acute Pain Defining characteristics: Saying pain verbally and non-verbally. Position to reduce pain. Movement to protect. Sleep disorders. Changes in appetite. Autonomic response in the autonomic changes in muscle tone. NIC Outcomes: Pain control. The level of comfort. Pain bullies. Pain level. NOC 1. Pain Management Perform a comprehensive pain assessment starts from the location, chara...

Nursing Care Plan for Angina Pectoris Angina pectoris is a term that describes chest pain caused by myocardial ischemia. Angina is chest pain or discomfort that is caused when heart muscle does not get enough blood. It usually lasts for only a few minutes, and an attack is usually quickly relieved by rest or drugs (such as nitroglycerin). Also, it is possible to have myocardial ischemia without experiencing angina. Risk factors Risk factors for cardiovascular disease include family history, smoking, diabetes mellitus, metabolic syndrome, hyperlipidaemia, hypertension, obesity and lack of exercise. Cardiac abnormalities, especially outflow obstruction such as aortic stenosis or hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy. Signs and symptoms Symptomatology reported by patients with angina commonly includes the following: Retrosternal chest discomfort (pressure, heaviness, squeezing, burning, or choking sensation) as opposed to frank pain Pain localized primarily in the epigas...

Nursing Care Plan for Pain (Acute / Chronic) Rheumatoid Arthritis   Nursing Diagnosis for Rheumatoid Arthritis Pain (Acute / Chronic) related to: Tissue distension, by the accumulation of fluid / inflammatory process. Joint destruction. Can be evidenced by: Complaints of pain, discomfort, fatigue. Focusing on yourself / narrowing the focus. Behavior distraction / autonomic response. Behavior that is carefully / protect. Expected outcomes: Showed pain relief / control. Looks relaxed, able to sleep / rest and participate in activities according to ability. Following pharmacological prescription program. Combining the skills of relaxation and entertainment activities in a pain control program. Intervention and Rational: 1. Investigate complaints of pain, note the location and intensity (scale of 0-10). Note the factors that accelerate and signs of pain in non-verbal. Rational: Assist in determining the need for pain management, and program effectiveness....