CLINICAL ASSESSMENT OF CHF ( CONGESTIVE HEART FAILURE)
Updated 4/26
Scenario: In the above scenario, Mr. R is anxious
and feeling short of breath.
and feeling short of breath.
The patient in Congestive heart failure, will display
signs of anxiety, due to lack of oxygen.The damaged
heart cannot pump blood as efficiently as a healthy
signs of anxiety, due to lack of oxygen.The damaged
heart cannot pump blood as efficiently as a healthy
heart.
Chest pain and shortness of breath will likely be present.
As a result of heart damage, fluid backs up into the lungs.
The patient who has an anterior wall myocardial infarction
may develop CHF. A higher level of care is usually needed.
may develop CHF. A higher level of care is usually needed.
Watch the videos: Hemoynamic monitoring
MD orders will include : Assessment, continuous monitoring
of the cardiac and respiratory status, diuretics, drugs such as
Digoxin, lab values and more.
of the cardiac and respiratory status, diuretics, drugs such as
Digoxin, lab values and more.
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