NRS 410: Patient with Cardiomyopathy and
Congestive Heart Failure
NRS 410: Patient with Cardiomyopathy and Congestive Heart
Failure Assignment
Case Study 2 Cardiomyopathy and Congestive Heart Failure: Mr. P
is a 76-year-old male with cardiomyopathy and congestive heart
failure who has been hospitalized frequently to treat CHF
symptoms. He has difficulty maintaining diet restrictions and
managing his polypharmacy. He has 4+ pitting edema, moist
crackles throughout lung fields, and labored breathing. He has no
family other than his wife, who verbalizes sadness over his
declining health and over her inability to get out of the house. She
is overwhelmed with the stack of medical bills, as Mr. P always
took care of the financial issues. Mr. P is despondent and asks why
God has not taken him.
Cardiomyopathy and congestive heart failure questions
Considering Mr. P’s condition and circumstance, write an essay of
500-750 words that includes the following:
Describe your approach to care.
Recommend a treatment plan.