Cardiovascular Disease - Heart Failure

Nutrition Care Process

Last Updated: 2021-09-24 Target Group: All Adults, All children(0-12 yr.), Youth(13-17 yr.)

Sample PES or PESS/PASS statements (problem, etiology/aetiology, signs and symptoms) using some NCP terminology[

These statements are provided as examples only and will not apply to all individuals:

Excessive fluid intake, related to cardiac dysfunction (heart failure), as evidenced by ankle edema and shortness of breath.
Excessive mineral intake (sodium) related to food and nutrition knowledge deficit concerning food sources of sodium, as evidenced by shortness of breath and exercise intolerance