Congestive Heart Failure

This Simulated Patient Encounter maps to Scenario PED 10 – Isabella Burgel – Ventricular Septal Defect Congestive Heart Failure – Toddler – Acute Hypokalemia Management on the Elsevier Evolve Platform

Isabella Burgel is an 18-month-old Hispanic female with Down syndrome who presented to her pediatrician’s office with poor feeding, tachycardia, and tachypnea. She was directly admitted to the pediatric unit where she was diagnosed with acute congestive heart failure secondary to a ventricular septal defect. During this scenario, learners must prioritize and implement nursing care for this child.

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Learning Objectives

– Conduct appropriate assessments
– Recognize abnormal findings and respond with required interventions
– Communicate effectively with patient and mother
– Provide needed education
– Document all findings, interventions, and patient responses