英文摘要 |
This article described the nursing care for a 66-year-old patient who suffered from acute myocardial infarction since he was transferred back to our observation room waiting for admission in cardiac care unit after receiving percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty. Through observation, interview, medical history-taking and evaluation of the Gordon 11 functional health patterns during his stay in the observation room from 2009 May 7th to 12th , the following nursing problems were revealed: the changes of tissue perfusion status, the lack of specific knowledge, and anxiety. Adequate nursing care in the emergency department included symptoms care, disease-related health education, timely and initiative companionship for patient, and psychological support. Appropriate nursing management according to medical prescriptions and the standard scientific principles of coronary angioplasty for acute myocardial infarction were offered. Through sharing of the experience, the objective of this article was to improve the understanding of the concept of acute myocardial infarction among as well as the standard of professional services and quality of care. |