Mrs. J has been diagnosed with heart failure which is characterized by fluid overload. She is experiencing symptoms of feeling anxious and air hunger which are related to insufficient cardiac output to meet normal metabolic functions of the body (Copstead-Kirkhorn & Banasik, 2013). Heart failure is treated by decreasing fluid volume, increasing oxygen to the heart, improving circulation, and slowing the heart rate (Grand Canyon University, 2013). Nursing Interventions on Admission: Administer medications as ordered Provide a quite relaxed environment and monitor sleep patterns to reduce oxygen demands Monitor chest X-ray reports, vital signs, BNP, ABGs, hemoglobin levels, EKGs Echocardiography to measure size, volume, and dynamics during diastole and systole and to determine...