英文摘要 |
The purpose of this report is to share the experience of caring for a patient who underwent a second heart surgery for aortic valve replacement with a history of previous atrial septal defect (ASD) repair. The data were collected through actual care, observation, conversation, chart review, and by using Roy's adaptive model. The diagnosis included an ineffective breathing pattern and acute pain and anxiety. With empathic listening, we provided mental support, breathing skills, methods of attention transfer, and massages and local ointments to encourage early ambulation, prevent respiratory complication, and relieve postoperative pain. Positive experiences help patients to overcome fear, anxiety, and the negative memories of cardiac surgery. In this paper, we report the experience and provide a reference for caring for such patients in the future. |