Taught that Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) develops very slowly and may be very advanced before symptoms develop.
Instructed on some potential complications of Congestive Heart Failure (CHF), such as: damage to such organs as liver, kidney and/or brain, among others.
Instructed on some signs/symptoms of depression, such as: tiredness, listlessness and loss of interest in normal activities, among others.
Instructed in S/S of hypertension such as blurred vision, nouse bloods, dizziness, headache, palpitations, etc.
Instructed in how to recognize signs and symptoms of angina such as SOB, chest pain, anxiety, indigestion, sweating, shortness of breath.
Instructed in measures to manage chronic renal failure, such as, following prescribed information closely, following activity as instructed, avoiding stress, monitoring blood pressure closely and reporting any signs of bleeding tendencies.
Instructed in factors that affect healing, such as, age, disease, nutrition, and infection.
Instructed in need for proper nutrition to promote wound healing, including foods high in Vitamin C and protein.
Instructed in proper handwashing before and after wound care or touching wound site to prevent spread of infection.
Instructed in proper disposal of soiled dressing materials in biohazardous waste container provided.