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What is the reason for ordering the beta blocker carvedilol? Case Study 1 Name_________________________________ Class/Group ______________________________ Date ___________ Scenario M.G., a “frequent flier,” is admitted to the emergency department (ED) with a diagnosis of heart failure (HF). She was discharged from the hospital 10 days ago and comes in today stating, “I just had to […]

What lab tests should be ordered for M.G. related to the order for furosemide (Lasix)? Case Study 1 Name_________________________________ Class/Group ______________________________ Date ___________ Scenario M.G., a “frequent flier,” is admitted to the emergency department (ED) with a diagnosis of heart failure (HF). She was discharged from the hospital 10 days ago and comes in today

Identify at least 4 parameters you would use to monitor the effectiveness of this medication Case Study 1 Name_________________________________ Class/Group ______________________________ Date ___________ Scenario M.G., a “frequent flier,” is admitted to the emergency department (ED) with a diagnosis of heart failure (HF). She was discharged from the hospital 10 days ago and comes in today

What is the rationale for changing the route of the furosemide (Lasix)? Case Study 1 Name_________________________________ Class/Group ______________________________ Date ___________ Scenario M.G., a “frequent flier,” is admitted to the emergency department (ED) with a diagnosis of heart failure (HF). She was discharged from the hospital 10 days ago and comes in today stating, “I just

How do angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors, such as enalapril (Vasotec), work to reduce HF? Case Study 1 Name_________________________________ Class/Group ______________________________ Date ___________ Scenario M.G., a “frequent flier,” is admitted to the emergency department (ED) with a diagnosis of heart failure (HF). She was discharged from the hospital 10 days ago and comes in today stating,

Which of these medications may have contributed to M.G.s HF? Case Study 1 Name_________________________________ Class/Group ______________________________ Date ___________ Scenario M.G., a “frequent flier,” is admitted to the emergency department (ED) with a diagnosis of heart failure (HF). She was discharged from the hospital 10 days ago and comes in today stating, “I just had to

What is EF, and what does the decreased number indicate? Case Study 1 Name_________________________________ Class/Group ______________________________ Date ___________ Scenario M.G., a “frequent flier,” is admitted to the emergency department (ED) with a diagnosis of heart failure (HF). She was discharged from the hospital 10 days ago and comes in today stating, “I just had to

What error in discharge teaching most likely occurred? Case Study 1 Name_________________________________ Class/Group ______________________________ Date ___________ Scenario M.G., a “frequent flier,” is admitted to the emergency department (ED) with a diagnosis of heart failure (HF). She was discharged from the hospital 10 days ago and comes in today stating, “I just had to come to

Formulate and select relevant and/or potential decisions Formulate and select relevant and/or potential decisions: Try to think of as many possibilities as you can. Consider the pros and cons of the consequences of making each decision. What is the best answer/solution? What could go wrong? This requires considering many different angles. In today’s health care

Recognize stated and unstated assumptions; that is, what do you think is or is not true? Recognize stated and unstated assumptions; that is, what do you think is or is not true? Sometimes answers or solutions seem obvious; just because something seems obvious does not mean it is correct. You may need to consider several