Med surg ch 26 patients with heart failure

WOTF population of people are most at risk for chf? Select all that apply.

• Older than 65

• African American

• Women

• Asian americans

True or False. You should place a patient with pulmonary edema in supine position?

• True

• False.

Which positioning is best for a patient suffering from pulmonary edema?

• Supine

• Prone

• Fowler's

• Side-lying

Stages of Heart failure. Those at high risk of heart failure are in stage _?

(a)  

Stages if heart failure. Those who have no HF symptoms, but do have structural heart disease have stage _?

(a)  

Stages of Heart failure. Those with HF with reduced ejection fraction and symptoms are in stage _?

(a)  

Stages of Heart failure. Those with refractory HF, requiring extrodinary support or hospice care are in stage _?

(a)  

WOTF are nursing implications for the drug Catopril (capoten)?

• Give 1 hour before meals.

• Notify HCP if pulse less than 60 or systolic less than 100.

• Take first doses at night to adjust to lower BP.

• Rise slowly

• report if persistent cough or other side effects develop

Suspected lung sounds of a patient with CHF.

• Crackles and Wheezes

• Diminished but clear

• Clear

• Stridor

WOTF are foods rich in potassium? Select all that apply.

• Salt substitutes and molasses

• Bran products and cooked spinach

• Avocado and nuts

• Bananas and sweet potatoes

• Starches