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COR PULMONALERight-sided heart failure caused by pulmonary disease |
MANIFESTATIONSHypoxia | Hypoxemia | Extreme dyspnea | Cyanotic lips | Jugular venous distention | Dependent edema | Hepatomegaly | Pulmonary hypertension |
| | NURSING INTERVENTIONSMonitor respiratory status | Monitor cardiac status and for indications of right-sided heart failure | Administer oxygen therapy as prescribed | Ensure adequate rest periods | Encourage a low sodium diet | Maintain fluid balance; possible fluid restriction | Administer medications as prescribed |
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