Congestive Heart Failure (Case Study)

Introduction

Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) is a complication of the heart which requires Medicare care. Patients suffering from CHF requires to for therapy for intervention on resynchronization therapy (CRT) for them to recover quickly (Alex, 2016). The paper seeks to give a medical approach on a case study involving a patient by the name Mr. P. The paper further explains the teaching plan on this patient and gives a method to explain to the patient and the family member about the treatment. The paper also requires the writer to recommend a treatment plan for Mr. P using simple terminologies which can easily be understood by the patient.

Caring approach

Mr. P is described to have oedema and poor dieting habit which is as a result of his symptoms in dealing with heart failure. He need intensive care and to be treated with care and compassion. The approach to use in this situation is the evidence based-plan approach whereby the nurse should show much compassion towards this patient. There should also be a session of encouraging him and assuring him he will get well soon. The medics should follow the rules and regulation of this approach whereby they should maintain confidentiality with the patient. Consistent checkups and giving the patients the appropriate dosage would him to recover more quickly.

Treatment recommendation

The best recommendation would be to use combined diuretics and vasodilators frequently. This would reduce the inflammation of the tissues and reducing the oedema. The patient should also use ultra filtration which would help to relief him from CHF following the diuretic therapy. It is also recommendable for Mr. P to observe the diet as prescribed by the physician for the diuretic drugs to function effectively. This will ensure that the retained body fluids are reduced and the patient recovers faster.

Educative methods

The method to educate both the patient and the family member on how to control the symptoms of CHF would involve the use of a book to write down the procedures to follow and days to attend the next clinic. The book or the paper would illustrate the condition of the patient and also describe the appropriate therapy to attend for effectiveness in recovery (Andrew, 2015). This can help the patient or the family member to retrieve the information more easily and avoid forgetting some steps or dates to attend therapies. Another method would involve interrogation and guidance in the examinational room where the medic is consulted. This method would help the patient or the family member understand the problem with Mr. P. Use of language the patient would understand and explaining to them the procedures to follow would aid in understanding what is needed for Mr. P to reduce the symptoms and control the illness. At this stage, the doctor can give a list of diet for Mr. P and recommend at what time he should take drugs and take what meals.

Teaching plan

1:00-1:15(P.M) – Introduction which would involve the patient or the family member giving details about the patient’s health issues. This would involve the patient giving out his experiences and the symptoms he have and at what time. Historical information is also given at this time for the medic to analyze if the illness is acquired though inheritance or what could be the cause.

1:16-1:35(P.M) -Discussion about the symptoms and what causes the illness. The session would involve educating the patient the likely reason of CHF and at what age it is likely to occur and what can be done.

1:36-2:00(P.M) – Discussing the symptoms with the patient and a family member in this case Mr. P’s wife and giving a recommendation on what treatment can be given. This session will help the patient to understand what diuretic mean and other terms like oedema and diastolic function of the heart. This duration would also be used for physical examination on the patients and recommendation of tests to be done for further examinations.

2:01-2:10(P.M) – Prescription of drugs to be used by the patient to relief pain and control the oedema. The patient is also educated on therapy session and on what intervals to attend every session. It is also at this time the patient gets encouraged and be assured that he will recover soon and there is hope to live a normal life.

Conclusion

In conclusion, CHF is a heart failure disease which affects patients mostly above 50 years. The illness has symptoms such as complication in breathing and feeling weak and tired. There is also retention of body fluid in parts of the body which is referred to as oedema. However, patients like Mr. P can be treatment and also be taken care of using the discussed approach above.

References

Alex, A. (2016). Heart Failure Treatment. Retrieved from m.ajcn.nutrittion.org/: m.ajcn.nutrittion.org/contnet/74/2/219.full

Andrew, L. (2015). Congestive Heart Failure. Retrieved from m.health24.com: m.health24.com/health24/lifestyle/Your -Blood/heart-failure-201301216-2