About
Hardening of the arteries causing decreased or ineffective relaxation and contraction.
Assess
Hypertension, carotid arteries separately, capillary refill greater than 3 seconds, cool extremities, decreased distal pulses, bruits
Complications
Myocardial infarction, hypertension, stroke, impaired circulation
Diagnosis
- Impaired tissue perfusion related to arterial narrowing
- Risk for ineffective therapeutic regimen management related to possible noncompliance with treatment
- Knowledge deficit related to disease risks, dietary management, and lifestyle changes
Goals
- The client will remain free from injury.
- The client will identify components of disease treatment plan and modifiable risk factors.
Interventions
- Monitor vital signs, triglycerides, cholesterol levels.
- Administer medications ( statins, antihypertensives, antiplatelets, etc.) as ordered.
- Teach client non-pharmacological treatments including low sodium, low fat, low cholesterol diet, exercise, weight reduction, smoking cessation, avoiding alcohol.
- Teach client about medications including rationale, side effects, dosing schedule.
- Teach client how to monitor blood pressure and when to seek follow-up treatment.
- Teach client about disease and its effects on other body areas and s/s of complications.
- Monitor for signs/ symptoms of complications.
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