decreased cardiac output goal

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Need help with long term goal for decreased cardiac output.

for my short term goal i have

]maintain BP, pulses (esp peripheral pulses), respirations, and lung sounds WNL by end of shift.

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]but i dont have anything for my long term goal ....

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]any help??

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hmmm....

for a long term goal, i would want my pt to demonstrate adequate knowledge about their disease process...

whether the etiology is r/t cardiac, pulmonary, electrolytes, meds, etc., a pt that is knowledgeable is one who will manage their condition competently.

along with vs being wnl, you may want to see pink skin, clear chest, no/minimal edema, balanced lytes (and i&o's)...however it relates to your pt, there are other signs that tell us all is well...

or at least, better.

good luck, lilly.

leslie

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Specializes in intensive care major medical centers.

decreased sob able to ambulate ? ft with out becomming sob decreased edema monitor weight gain fluid restriction

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