Activity Intolerance Nursing Care Plan
Prepared by: [YOUR NAME]
Contact: [YOUR EMAIL]
Patient Information
Name | Age | Gender | Diagnosis | Date of Plan |
|---|
Jarvis White | 67 | Male | Chronic Heart Failure | March 15, 2050 |
Nursing Diagnosis:
Activity Intolerance related to reduced oxygen supply, fatigue, and generalized weakness secondary to chronic heart failure.
Goal Statement:
The patient will demonstrate improved activity tolerance, as evidenced by the ability to perform activities of daily living (ADLs) without excessive fatigue or a significant drop in oxygen saturation by April 30, 2050.
Plan of Care
Assessment
Assessment Area | Details |
|---|
Baseline Vital Signs | Heart rate: 92 bpm, BP: 130/85 mmHg, SpO2: 93% at rest |
Physical Limitations | Fatigue after walking 50 feet, shortness of breath after minimal exertion |
Psychological Factors | Anxiety about physical deterioration |
Nursing Interventions
Intervention | Frequency | Expected Outcome |
|---|
Monitor vital signs pre- and post-activity | Every activity session | Vital signs remain stable post-activity |
Teach energy conservation techniques (e.g., sitting while dressing) | Daily | Patient reports reduced fatigue during ADLs |
Encourage progressive ambulation with assistive devices | Twice daily | Patient can walk 75 feet without significant fatigue by the end of Week 4 |
Provide emotional support and involve family in care planning | Weekly | Patient verbalizes reduced anxiety and confidence in managing activity levels |
Evaluation
Goal/Outcome | Achieved? | Date Evaluated | Next Steps |
|---|
Patient walks 75 feet without fatigue | No | April 1, 2050 | Adjust ambulation distance to smaller increments |
Demonstrates energy conservation skills | Yes | April 7, 2050 | Progress to teaching advanced techniques for ADLs |
Summary
The patient's progress will be closely monitored, with interventions adjusted to ensure safe and gradual improvement in activity tolerance. Care coordination will involve the patient's family and [YOUR COMPANY NAME], if applicable, for additional resources.
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