NURSING DIAGNOSIS: Fluid Volume excess May be related to Compromised regulatory mechanism (e.g., syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone [SIADH], decreased plasma proteins, malnutrition) Excess sodium/fluid intake Possibly evidenced by Edema, anasarca, weight gain Intake greater than output, oliguria, changes in urine specific gravity Dyspnea, adventitious breath sounds, pleural effusion BP changes, altered CVP JVD, positive hepatojugular reflex Altered electrolyte levels [...]

Heart failure is a physiologic state in which he heart cannot pump enough blood to meet the metabolic needs of the body. Heart failure results from changes in systolic or diastolic function of the left ventricle.

Here are 10 Nursing Care Plans for Congestive Heart Failure.

Nursing Care Plans (NCP) for patients with Chronic Renal Failure. Nursing Diagnoses includes: Impaired Urinary Elimination, Fluid Volume Excess & More…