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Assessment:
urine output - may need catherterisation to monitor output, plus fluid balance chart.
BP - may increased as heart is working too hard. Bed rest
Pulse - may be tachycardic for same reasons as above
oxygen saturation - will probably be low, need to apply O2 therapy, and get SPO2 monitor on.
Pain - morphine (opioids) will decrease pain but also cause respiratory depression.
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What is the correct coding for congestive heart failure with hypertension?
Diagnosis: Congestive heart failure. What is the condition?
What is the condition known for when the heart is unable to pump enough blood to meet the body's needs?
Im not a doctor but that sounds a lot like a heart attack.
What is the best treatment available for congestive heart failure?
A promising treatment for Congestive Heart Failure is EECP (Enhanced External Counter-Pulsation).
Does congestive heart failure run in families?
Not always but can be and it most likely runs in your genetics
Do people with alcoholism die of congestive heart failure?
Chronic alcoholism can lead to dilated cardiomyopathy which consequently can result in congestive heart failure.
What is insufficiency of the heart?
Congestive Heart failure.
Can congestive heart failure cause spleen problems?
Over time, untreated, worsening congestive heart failure will affect virtually every organ in the body.
What year was congestive heart failure discovered?
Heartattack
Who killed eisenhower?
he died of congestive heart failure
How does water effect congestive heart failure?
increase in water will increase the blood pressure. high blood pressure usually precipitate the heart failure. Congestive heart failure on the other hand usually start with left ventricular failure and finally also cause the right ventricular failure. Patient will congestive heart failure usually will be given diuretic medication to remove excess water in their blood.
What has the author Marc A Silver written?
Marc A. Silver has written: 'Success with heart failure' -- subject(s): Accessible book, Congestive Heart Failure, Popular works, Therapy, Popular Works, Congestive heart failure
How did Jesse Helms die?
He died of congestive heart failure.
