JESSICA'S
Clinical
Manifestations
Clinical
Manifestations
Patho
Concept Map
Heart Failure
Potential
NANDA Nursing
Diagnoses
Diagnostic
Testing
Medications
for
Heart Failure
Left Sided
Heart Failure
Right Sided
Heart Failure
Breathlessness: feeling short of
breath during activity, when
laying flat, or when waking up
at night.
Swelling: in the ankles, feet,
legs, or abdomen turn off
Coughing: Pain or discomfort in
the chest, usually in the front
Cyanosis: it's not uncommon for
the fingertips or lips to turn
blue
Fatigue: Feeling tired
Confusion: Difficulty,
Heart failure develops when there are changes to the structure of
the heart muscle and it can't pump blood as efficiently as it should
concentrating or forgetfulness
Blood (BNP) test: determine the type of heart failure and check for other illnesses
Echocardiogram: ultrasound of the heart that uses sound waves to create images of the heart
structure and function. This test will help determine the hearts, pumping ability and identify
problems like malfunctioning valves.
ECG
Arrhythmias: Rapid or
irregular heartbeat
Swelling: in the legs, ankles
feet or abdomen
Waking up w/ SOB
Confusion: Trouble
concentrating
Fatigue: even after resting or
sleeping
Coughing: May bring up
phlegm or mucus tinged with
blood
records the electrical activity of the heart to check for problems
Diuretics, Beta blockers, ace, inhibitors, antihypertensive, dietary supplement, blood
Activity intolerance
Excess fluid volume
Decreased cardiac output
Risk for impaired skin integrity
Ineffective breathing patternmpaired gas exchange
pressure support, vasodilators, antianginals
