Patient maintains normal blood pressure and heart rate while being monitored during therapy with cytotoxic antibiotics. • Patient demonstrates adequate knowledge of self-monitoring of blood pressure...

Patient maintains normal blood pressure and heart rate while being monitored during therapy with cytotoxic antibiotics. • Patient demonstrates adequate knowledge of self-monitoring of blood pressure and pulse rate daily. • Patient understands the importance of daily weights. • Patient, family member, or caregiver adheres to a daily heart-healthy regimen of conserving energy, planning activities, and asking for assistance with care and activities as needed. • Patient, family member, or caregiver contacts prescribers immediately with the occurrence of shortness of breath, high or low blood pressure or pulse rate, and chest pain.