Case Analysis– Case Study of an Acute Life–Threatening Condition
Impression: Exacerbation of Congestive Cardiac Failure and fluid volume overload
Question 1
In order to prioritise your nursing actions, you are expected to have a sound understanding of the pathogenesis and pathophysiology.
Explain the pathogenesis and pathophysiology causing the clinical manifestations with which Mr Das presents.
Question 2
Choose One high priority nursing intervention that you will perform for Mr Das
Briefly explain why you chose this nursing intervention
Explain how the nursing intervention will alleviate the clinical features of Mr Das
using physiological linking
Describe briefly the impact of not performing the intervention
Question 3
Mr Das has been prescribed Furosemide 40mg IV Stat and Glyceryl Trinitrate IV Infusion 10 mcg/min starting rate.
For both medications explain
The mechanism of action
Why your patient is receiving this medication in relation to his symptoms and diagnosis?
