Patient was educated on systole as follows: When the ventricles are full with blood from the atria, the pressure in the ventricles increases. The electrical signal that was initiated will spread from the atrial musculature to AV node, located at the junction of right atrium and ventricle. From the AV node, the impulse will spread across the ventricular muscle, causing contraction of both the ventricles. The AV valves are still closed and so, will prevent [...]
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Patient was educated on heart beat and rhythm as follows: Each heartbeat is a two-part pumping action that usually takes a little less than a second. The first part is called diastole, when ventricles are filled with blood and the later part is called systole, when ventricles contract to pump the blood into pulmonary and aortic circulation.
Patient was instructed on ways to manage thirst while on fluid limitations as follows: Being thirsty is very common. This does not mean that your body needs more fluid. You must be careful not to replace the fluid that diuretics have helped your body to get rid of. Sucking on ice chips can help overcome the need to drink. Rinsing your mouth periodically will also contain the feeling of thirst . Freeze fruit juice in [...]
Nurse teaching to educate the patient and caregiver on maintaining adequate level of fluids in the body: Maintain an intake of at least 2.5 liters to 3 liters of fluid every day to keep well hydrated, as fluid is needed for maintaining vital body functions. The intake can be in the form of any fluids, such as water, milk, tea, coffee, juice, soup, or soda. Fluid intake can also be in the form of any [...]