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Cardiac
Congestive Heart Failure/Pulmonary Edema
8
Nursing
Undergraduate 4
01/24/2010

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Term
Risks for Heart Failure
Definition
CAD, HTN, RHD, cor pulmonale, anemia, endocarditis, diabetes, nicotine, advanced age, elevated total cholesterol
Term
Clinical Manifestations for Left-Sided Heart Failure
Definition

Increased HR

Restlessness/confusion (increased CO2)

Pulmonary congestion-crackles in lungs 

Pulmonary edema- frothy, pink-tinged sputum

Oliguria, Nocturia, Orthopnea

Dry,hacking cough

Can Lead to organ failure- especially renal system

 

Term
Clinical Manifestations for Right-Sided Heart Failure
Definition

Increased HR

JVD

Ascites

Weight Gain

Peripheral Edema

Hepatomegaly

Fatigue

Anorexia

Nausea/Vomiting

Term
Complications of Heart Failure
Definition

Pleural Effusion

Dysrhythmias

Left Ventricular Thrombus

Hepatomegaly

Renal Failure

Term
Classifications of Heart Failure
Definition

Class I- No limitations on activity

 

Class II- Slight limitation; no symptoms at rest

 

Class III- Marked limitation; usually comfortable at rest

 

Class IV- Inability to carry on physical activity without discomfort.

Term
Diagnostic Studies for Heart Failure
Definition

ABG's

Cardiac Enzymes

BNP

EKG

Echocardiogram

Stress Testing

 

Term
Collaborative Therapy for Acute Heart Failure
Definition

High fowler's position; feet dangling to decrease venous return

O2

ACE-inhibitors

Beta-blockers

BNP peptides

Nipride/Morphine Sulfate to reduce cardiac afterload and anxiety

Diuretics (Aldactone if K+ is low)

Digoxin

Nitrates

Restrict Na intake

 

Term
Manifestations of Digitalis Toxicity
Definition

Anorexia, Nausea, Vomiting

 

Blurred vision

 

Dysrhythmias

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