Explain heart failure, Explain heart failure. List signs

Explain heart failure

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Patient Information: Name: Dorothy Bloom Gender: F Race: Caucasian Weight: 52 kg Height: 5'3" Age: 70 Allergies: PCN Immunizations: Current; has not had flu or pneumonia vaccination Past Medical History: Smoker, Type 2 Diabetes, Hypertension Social History: Widowed, retired school teacher, enjoys crocheting and playing bridge Surgeries/Procedures: Hysterectomy at age 50; Appendectomy at age 25; L Mastectomy x 10 years ago

1. Explain heart failure:

2. List signs and symptoms of worsening heart failure:

3. List nursing interventions you would perform for a patient experiencing worsening heart failure:

4. How does a history of a previous MI correlate with heart failure?

5. Fill in the information on the following medications: Generic name/ Trade name Action of Medication Common Side Effects Reason ordered for patient Lasix Coreg Digoxin Potassium Aspirin Lisinopril

6. Fill in the information on the following diagnostics: Diagnostic test Normal range Why ordered for this patient Nursing implications BNP ABG Troponin CPK CK-MB

7. What is an ejection fraction (EF)?

8. What is the normal range for an EF? If the percentage is high or low what does that indicate?

9. Is it important for patients with heart failure to track their weight? If so, why or why

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