Understanding Heart Failure

Welcome: Understanding Heart Failure
Description: Heart failure is a debilitating condition that effects people in various ways. It could manifest with varying symptoms according to the different stages and classifications that are present. In nursing care, it's important to implement appropriate care according to the symptoms presented by the person who is suffering. It is also important to understand the underlying causes, best treatments and extended plans of care for promotion of quality of life. This webquest is designed to guide those students who are studying nursing in the understanding and implementation of patient centered care, according to the unique needs of the learner, using a constructivist approach.
Grade Level: College / Adult
Curriculum: Professional Skills
Keywords: physical activity, cardiac output, risk factors, heart failure
Author(s): Bridget Hemstreet