CARDIAC OUTPUT DECREASED (11)    NUPA ASSESSMENT PROBLEMS (1927.2)

Name Value
PROBLEM CARDIAC OUTPUT DECREASED
PLAN
  • Administer vasoactive drugs and titrate to maintain vital signs and hemodynamics within parameters.
  • Assess causative factors and history.
  • Auscultate lung sounds, administer oxygen, as needed, and evaluate patient's response to oxygen therapy.
  • Instruct patient/family in all procedures and adverse signs and symptoms to report
  • Monitor PA pressures every hour and calculate other hemodynamic values, as ordered.
  • Monitor cardiac rhythm for dysrhythmias.
  • Monitor for mental status changes, decreased peripheral pulses and cold or clammy skin.
  • Monitor vital signs, intake and output and daily weight.
  • Other
DESIRED OUTCOME
Describes a person experiencing, or at high risk to experience, 
inadequate blood supply for tissue needs because of insufficient blood 
pumping by the heart, resulting in compromised cardiac function. (e.g.; 
angina or dysrhythmias)
ACTIVE YES