Nursing Considerations for the Management of Heart Failure in the Emergency Department

Despite a lack of trials examining the impact of educational interventions in the emergency department and observation unit, there is ample evidence in other health care settings supporting its use in the management of patients with heart failure. The challenge for the emergency department and observation unit nurse is to adapt these interventions to fit realistically within the fast-paced environment. This article addresses nursing considerations for the management of heart failure in the emergency department setting.