Intermediate Med-Surg: Chapter 38 – Heart Failure Essentials for Nurses

In this Intermediate Med-Surg episode, we unpack Chapter 38 of Lewis’s Medical-Surgical Nursing, focusing on heart failure—one of the most common and complex issues nurses encounter in adult care. You’ll get clear explanations of HFrEF vs. HFpEF, compensatory mechanisms, acute vs. chronic symptoms, and the key nursing interventions that support both clinical stability and patient quality of life. We also touch on meds, monitoring, and patient teaching strategies that directly impact outcomes. If heart failure still feels overwhelming, this breakdown makes it manageable and clinically relevant.⁠⁠⁠⁠Click the Link Below ⁠Subscribe today to get instant access to the podcast ⁠