Congestive Heart Failure Research Paper
Congestive Heart Failure
Definition:
Congestive Heart Failure, CFH, is a condition in which the heart is unable to supply enough blood the the rest of the body. When this condition occurs, the heart loses the ability to provide adequate blood flow to other organs such as the brain, liver, and the kidneys. Heart failure may be due to either the right, left or both ventricles. It is a long-term condition, but it can happen suddenly. There are many causes of CHF, which include Coronary Artery Disease, primary heart muscle weakness, heart valve disease, and hypertension. When your heart muscles can no longer pump or eject blood out of the heart wall, this is called systolic heart failure. When your heart muscles become stiff and can no longer …show more content…
Walking or bicycling * DONOT exercise on days your weight has gone up due to fluid * Lose weight if overweight * Keep feet elevated to reduce swelling * Get enough rest after exercising, eating, or other activities. This allows the heart to rest as well
Nursing Measures: * Self- care assistance * Place the patient in Fowler's position and give him supplemental oxygen to help him breathe more easily. Organize all activity to provide maximum rest periods * Increase client activity each shift * Asses abnormal response to increased activity * Monitor patient for signs and symptoms of fluid overload, impaired gas exchange, and activity intolerance * Frequently monitor blood urea nitrogen and serum creatimine, potassium, sodium, chloride, and magnesium levels * Explanation of the disease process helps the patient to understand the need to take medication * Asses vital signs and mental status. Auscultation for abnormal heart and breath sounds * Weigh patent daily, and check for peripheral edema. * Monitor I.V intake and urine output * Fluid management * Respiratory
Definition:
Congestive Heart Failure, CFH, is a condition in which the heart is unable to supply enough blood the the rest of the body. When this condition occurs, the heart loses the ability to provide adequate blood flow to other organs such as the brain, liver, and the kidneys. Heart failure may be due to either the right, left or both ventricles. It is a long-term condition, but it can happen suddenly. There are many causes of CHF, which include Coronary Artery Disease, primary heart muscle weakness, heart valve disease, and hypertension. When your heart muscles can no longer pump or eject blood out of the heart wall, this is called systolic heart failure. When your heart muscles become stiff and can no longer …show more content…
Walking or bicycling * DONOT exercise on days your weight has gone up due to fluid * Lose weight if overweight * Keep feet elevated to reduce swelling * Get enough rest after exercising, eating, or other activities. This allows the heart to rest as well
Nursing Measures: * Self- care assistance * Place the patient in Fowler's position and give him supplemental oxygen to help him breathe more easily. Organize all activity to provide maximum rest periods * Increase client activity each shift * Asses abnormal response to increased activity * Monitor patient for signs and symptoms of fluid overload, impaired gas exchange, and activity intolerance * Frequently monitor blood urea nitrogen and serum creatimine, potassium, sodium, chloride, and magnesium levels * Explanation of the disease process helps the patient to understand the need to take medication * Asses vital signs and mental status. Auscultation for abnormal heart and breath sounds * Weigh patent daily, and check for peripheral edema. * Monitor I.V intake and urine output * Fluid management * Respiratory