To reduce cardiac workload in a client with myocarditis, maintain the client on bed rest.
What is myocarditis?
- Myocarditis is a condition in which there is inflammation of the heart muscle or myocardium.
- Inflammation affects the ability of the heart to pump blood to other organs.
- The symptoms include chest pain, shortness of breath, etc.
- The client should be in bed rest to reduce workload on heart and thus help in healing.
- The head should be elevated to promote breathing and blood flow.
- The main cause of myocarditis is viral infection. It may also be caused due to bacteria, fungi and some parasites.
- Medications which improve heart function should be taken.
- In extreme cases, a device can be used to improve functioning of the heart.
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