This session reviews significant assessments, treatment modalities, medications, and laboratory and diagnostic studies for a better understanding of the management of patients admitted with heart failure exacerbation.
Contact hours available until 9/14/2016.
Requirements for Successful Completion:
Complete the learning activity in its entirety and complete the online CNE evaluation. You will be able to print your CNE certificate at any time after you complete the evaluation.
Faculty, Planners, Authors, and Speakers Conflict of Interest Disclosure:
Faculty, planners, authors, and speakers have no disclosures to declare.
Commercial Support and Sponsorship:
No commercial support or sponsorship declared.
Accreditation Statement:
This educational activity has been co-provided by Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. and Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses.
Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation (ANCC-COA).
Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. is a provider approved by the California Board of Registered nursing, Provider Number, CEP 5387.
Objectives:
• List patient challenges that commonly lead to heart failure exacerbation.
• Describe how noninvasive ventilation modes work as an adjunct therapy.
• Define the role of a nurse navigator to decrease recidivism.