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Mrs. J has been diagnosed with heart failure which is characterized by fluid
overload. She is experiencing symptoms of feeling anxious and air hunger which
are related to insufficient cardiac output to meet normal metabolic functions of
the body (Copstead-Kirkhorn & Banasik, 2013). Heart failure is treated by
decreasing fluid volume, increasing oxygen to the heart, improving circulation,
and slowing the heart rate (Grand Canyon University, 2013). Nursing
Interventions on Admission: Administer medications as ordered Provide a quite
relaxed environment and monitor sleep patterns to reduce oxygen demands
Monitor chest X-ray reports, vital signs, BNP, ABGs, hemoglobin levels, EKGs
Echocardiography to measure size, volume, and dynamics during diastole and
systole and to determine...