Aim of assessment The purpose of this assessment is to enable students to: 1. Explain in visual format (concept map) the causes, pathogenesis, clinical manifestations, diagnostic procedures,...

Aim of assessment



The purpose of this assessment is to enable students to:



1. Explain in visual format (concept map) the causes, pathogenesis, clinical manifestations, diagnostic procedures, management, course, prognosis, and prevention of left-sided heart failure (Learning outcomes 1 and 5).



2. Explain the underlying pathophysiology of the clinical manifestations of an acute exacerbation of chronic left-sided heart failure (Learning outcomes 1 and 5).


 3. Discuss nursing strategies and evidence-based rationales to manage a patient with an acute exacerbation of chronic left-sided heart failure - acute pulmonary oedema (Learning outcomes 2, 4 and 5).



4. Describe the nursing role and responsibilities in the use of pharmacological interventions related to an acute exacerbation of chronic left-sided heart failure (Learning outcomes 3 and 5).



Details



You are to develop a concept map for the topic left-sided heart failure and answer three questions related to an acute exacerbation left-sided heart failure. References are to include three (3) recent, relevant journal articles as well as textbook material and evidence-based resources