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NSG 6420 Week 4 Discussion Draft 2- racticum I: Family Health - Adults & Gerontology CP02

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NSG6420Week 4 Discussion Draft 2- Due Dec 24, 2020 10:59 PM NSG6420-Practicum I: Family Health - Adults & Gerontology CP02 CHF  Common Signs and symptoms seen  Screening assessment tools ...  Recommended diagnostic tests (if any)  Treatment plans both pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic based on current clinical practice guidelines Congestive heart failure, (CHF) and means that the hearts is not able to pump enough blood to meet the needs of the body (Congestive heart failure and congenital defects, 2018). Common signs and symptoms of CHF include fatigue, activity limitation, congestion, edema, and shortness of breath (5 warning signs of early heart failure, 2016). Screening assessment tools A physical exam would be performed on the patient. According to 5 warning signs of early heart failure (2016), further testing for heart failure is an shared via CourseHero.com echocardiogram and a b-type natriuretic peptide. The echocardiogram uses an ultrasound to create images of the heart while it beats to determine any damage to the heart, abnormal thickening of the heart wall, or malfunctioning valves (5 warning signs of early heart failure, 2016). The b-type natriuretic peptide checks is a lab test that checks for biomarkers. BNP is released when the heart is under stress (5 warning signs of early heart failure, 2016). Treatment plans both pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic based on current clinical practice guidelines Pharmacological treatment options for CHF are diuretics, ACE inhibitors, and digoxin (Congestive heart failure and congenital defects, 2018). Diuretics such as Lasix and spironolactone help ride the body of the extra fluid by increasing urination (Congestive heart failure and congenital defects, 2018). ACE inhibitors make it easier for the heart to pump and digoxin helps the heart pump with [Show More]

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