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Mr. Pepper is a 74 y/o who presents to the ER with shortness of breath, fatigue, and "swollen legs and stomach." In assessing his health history, you find out that he smokes a pack a day. His wife reported that he has been sleeping with two pillows propped behind him. What other interventions might the nurse consider? What procedures, medications, and labs would you anticipate? What teaching strategies will you implement in Mr. Pepper's care? What resources will you consult or utilize? Where do you obtain your resources?

          Mr. Pepper is a 74 y/o who presents to the ER with shortness of breath, fatigue, and "swollen legs and stomach." In assessing his health history, you find out that he smokes a pack a day. His wife reported that he has been sleeping with two pillows propped behind him. What other interventions might the nurse consider? What procedures, medications, and labs would you anticipate? What teaching strategies will you implement in Mr. Pepper's care? What resources will you consult or utilize? Where do you obtain your resources?
        
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Mr. Pepper is a 74 y/o who presents to the ER with shortness of breath, fatigue, and "swollen legs and stomach." In assessing his health history, you find out that he smokes a pack a day. His wife reported that he has been sleeping with two pillows propped behind him. What other interventions might the nurse consider? What procedures, medications, and labs would you anticipate? What teaching strategies will you implement in Mr. Pepper's care? What resources will you consult or utilize? Where do you obtain your resources?
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