University:
West Coast University
Course:
NURS 110 | Introduction to Professional Nursing
Academic year:

2021
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1
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folclord7m

ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATE: Therapeutic Procedure STUDENT NAME _____________________________________ Angioplasty PROCEDURE NAME ____________________________________________________________________ REVIEW MODULE CHAPTER ___________ Description of Procedure AKA percutaneous coronary intervention. A proceedure used to open clogged arteries of the heart. A small balloon catheter is inserted into the blocked vessel to help it widen and improve blood ßow to your heart. Indications Worsening chest pain due to blocked arteries MI To widen the arteries to the left side of the heart Outcomes/Evaluation This procedure is considered successful if patency has been restored to the obstructed vessel and if pain has been resolved. Potential Complications Slow or no clotting at puncture site Vascular complications Hematoma Restenosis Cardiac tamponade ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATES CONSIDERATIONS Nursing Interventions (pre, intra, post) Obtain informed consent Document all teaching done Monitor patient for any arrhythmias or signs of chest pain after the procedure. Particular attention must be paid to the peripheral vascular assessment of the lower extremities Client Education Teach the patient the risks associated with cornary heart disease and strategies to reduce them. Teach the patient about all prescribed medications. Nursing Interventions Document BP, heartrate, respirations every 30 minutes and temperature every 4 hours after poceedure. Analgesia may be required due to prolonged periods of inability or from the puncture site. Maintain the patient on hourly Intake and output THERAPEUTIC PROCEDURE A13