Question

For the following conditions, please list at least 10 specific nursing interventions for each of the conditions:

Cardiogenic Shock

Heart Failure

Hypovolemic Shock

Thank you.

Answer 1

1). The cardiogenic shock typically occurs as a consequence of cardiac ischemia, myocardial infarction (MI), ventricular septal defect, septic shock with myocardial depression, right ventricular and left ventricular failure.  

Nursing interventions for cardiogenic shock:

1. The affected patient should be kept in the warm environment
2. Legs must be in the elevated position to increase the venous return
3. In case of bleeding, measures to stop hemorrhage must be considered
4. Good ventilation and airway should be provided to the patient
5. Should not be administered any oral drugs
6. Head must be tilted to avoid the aspiration of gastric contents
7. Patients at risk of cardiogenic shock must be identified and oxygenation of the heart tissue must be improved
8. The ECG monitoring equipment functioning must be assessed, similarly the arterial lines also, any changes observed must be recorded and reported
9. The patient's comfort can be enhanced by administering the medications prescribed
10. The IV fluid administration should be carefully monitored