Nursing Interventions: Mitral Stenosis
- Before giving penicillin, ask the patient if she’s ever had a hypersensitivity reaction to the drug.
- Assist the patient with bathing as necessary.
- Allow the patient to express his concerns over being unable to meet her responsibilities because of activity restrictions.
- Place the patient in an upright position to relieve dyspnea, if needed.
- Prepare the patient for valve replacement or percutaneous balloon valvuloplasty, as indicated.
- Keep the patient on a low-sodium diet.
- Watch closely for signs of pulmonary dysfunction caused by pulmonary hypertension, tissue ischemia caused by emboli, and adverse reactions to drug therapy.
- Explain all tests and treatments to the patient.
- Advise the patient to plan for periodic rest in her daily routine to prevent undue fatigue.
- Teach the patient about diet restrictions.
