1.
A
Clas
s
Dat
e
**Introduction: **
In this nursing case study, we will explore the assessment of a patient, Mr. Anderson, who has congestive
heart failure (CHF). Your goal is to conduct a comprehensive assessment, including objective and subjective
findings, interpret laboratory...
CHF Case Study for
Nursing Students with Clas
Q&A
Total Questions:
s
13 Worksheet
time: 24mins Dat
e
1.
A
**Introduction: **
In this nursing case study, we will explore the assessment of a patient, Mr. Anderson, who has congestive
heart failure (CHF). Your goal is to conduct a comprehensive assessment, including objective and subjective
findings, interpret laboratory results, and understand his condition better to provide appropriate care.
**Patient aProfile: **
Mr. Anderson is a 68-year-old man with a known history of hypertension and coronary artery disease. He
presents to the hospital with worsening symptoms of CHF, including shortness of breath, fatigue, and lower
extremity edema. He has been compliant with his medications but reports recent weight gain and increased
difficulty breathing.
, 1. **Chief
Complaint:**
- Mr. Anderson's primary complaint is severe shortness of breath, especially when lying flat.
2. **History of Present Illness:**
- He has experienced an increase in shortness of breath over the last two weeks, particularly when lying down.
- He reports waking up at night gasping for breath, requiring him to sit upright to relieve his symptoms?
- Mr. Anderson notes a sudden weight gain of 6 pounds over the past week.
3. **PastMedical History:**
- Mr. Anderson has a history of hypertension and coronary artery disease.
- He underwent coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery five years ago.
- There is a family history of heart disease.
4. **Medication History:**
- He is taking prescribed medications for hypertension, including ACE inhibitors and beta-blockers, as well as
diuretics.
- He is also taking antiplatelet agents and statins as per his cardiac history.
3.
What were Mr. Anderson's chief complaints and how did they relate to his CHF?
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller masigabethwel. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $7.99. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
