Diagnostic Testing for Heart Failure
Diagnostic Testing for Heart Failure (please include visual examples where
appropriate) & Care of the Patient with HF
Why and how are these completed?
o Echocardiogram
o EKG
o ABG's
o BNP
Explain the reasons for the following interventions for patients with heart failure
Strict intake and output
Daily weight
Assessment of heart and lungs
What is paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea?
What is orthopnea?
o How would the nurse position the patient in light of the above 2 findings?
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