1. Explain how cor pulmonale may develop. 2. Explain two causes of left-sided heart failure, one related to the heart and one systemic. 3. How should a patient with left-sided heart failure be...

1. Explain how cor pulmonale may develop.

2. Explain two causes of left-sided heart failure, one related to the heart and one systemic.

3. How should a patient with left-sided heart failure be positioned in a reclining chair or bed for treatment?

4. Explain why it is important to maintain an up-to-date medical and drug history for a patient with CHF.