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Activity
intolerance
r/t
decreased
oxygen carrying
capacity
secondary
to
anemia
Anemia is a medical
condition in which the
red blood cell count
or hemoglobin is less
than normal. The normal
level of hemoglobin is
generally different in
males and females. For
men, anemia is typically
defined as hemoglobin
level of less than 13.5
gram/100 ml and in
women as hemoglobin of
less than 12.0 gram/100
ml.
These definitions
may
vary
slightly
depending on the source
and
the
laboratory
reference used. (Porth,
2005)
Sever anemia, as what is
experienced
by
my
patient, is a significant
factor to his level of
tolerance
of
activity.
Activities done in our
daily
routine
require
energy
and
oxygen.
Oxygen
supplies
the
necessary fuel for the
muscles to work and for
the proper functioning of
the system. But with the
case of my patient, the
defect is not on the
oxygenation, ventilation
per se, but on the
hematologic
system
wherein there is marked
decrease in the oxygen
carrying capacity of the
After
the
nursing
interventions,
the caregiver
and/or
the
client will:
properly
Monitor pulse
and
respiratory
rate
upon
activity
Maintain a
steady
walking pace
Improve
walking
distance
Able to
speak
with
physical
activity
Recognize
energy
limitation
Use naps
to
restore
energy
Organizes
activities
to
conserve
energy
SUBJECTIVE:
-client is 22 years old,
male
-verbalized depression on
current disease state
-verbalized having no
control with his existing
condition
-reported that he feels
insufficient in being the
breadwinner
of
the
family due to existing
disease condition
-reported that he feels
tired easily leading to
shorter working hours
and lesser earnings
OBJECTIVE:
-worried, oriented
-passivity
Powerlessness
related
to
existing
debilitating
condition
secondary
to
bicytopenia with
severe anemia
j.
nutrition
Reports
adequate
endurance
activity
for
Administer
medications
and
blood
transfusions as prescribed.
Refer to physical therapists for exercise
program
Maintains
adequate
nutrition
Reports
adequate
endurance for
activity
After
the
nursing
interventions,
the client will
be able to:
Believe
that
own
actions
control health
outcomes
Requested
involvement
to
health
decisions
Perceived
responsibility
for
health
decisions