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Activity Steps

Purpose of Activity

To enhance the nurse's ability to care for the complexities of patients with HF.

Learning Objectives

After completing this continuing education activity you will be able to:


1. Discuss the pathophysiology, signs and symptoms, and testing associated with HF.
2. Describe the treatment strategies for HF.
3. Explain the implications for nursing intervention in caring for the HF patient.

Price: $21.95

Credits:

  • ANCC 2.3 CH
  • DC - BON 2.3 CH
  • KY-BON 2.3 CH

Lippincott Williams & Wilkins is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
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This activity is also provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP 11749. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins is also an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the District of Columbia and Florida #50-1223. Your certificate is valid in all states.
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The ANCC's accreditation status of Lippincott Williams & Wilkins Department of Continuing Education refers only to its continuing nursing educational activities and does not imply Commission on Accreditation approval or endorsement of any commercial product.





Test Code: LPN0309B
Published: March/April 2009
Expires: 12/31/2026
Sources: LPN2009
Required Passing Score: 13/18 (72%)
Authors: Damon Cottrell RN, ACNS-BC, CCNS, CCRN, CEN, MS, Cynthia Bither RN, ANP, ACNP, MSN, Renee Garnes-Spence RN, PCCN, MSN, Michelle Jones RN, ANP, ACNP, MSN
Categories: Cardiovascular
Specialties: Medical-Surgical