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1. Describe the pathophysiology of heart failure. What are the clinical signs and symptoms of heart failure?
2. Explain how the compensatory mechanisms for heart failure work to maintain cardiac function. What occurs if these mechanisms begin to fail?
3. What nursing measures should be implemented when working with older adults using cardiac glycosides? What are the signs and symptoms of digoxin toxicity and why are older adults at a higher risk?
4. There are several classifications of antihypertensive medications used for control of hypertension. Some classifications are more commonly used in specific populations. What are the common concerns with the use of specific classifications of antihypertensive across the lifespan?
5. You are caring for a 7-year-old child with ventricular arrhythmia. The child has an order for propranolol. What nursing interventions are necessary in this situation?
SCIENCE
HEALTH SCIENCE
NURSING
PHARM NSG220