Congestive Heart Failure Teaching 1110
Instructed on the importance, when having Congestive Heart Failure (CHF), of reporting immediately signs/symptoms, such as: increased shortness of breath and edema (fluid retention), among others.
Reviewed November 2017
Reviewed for general reference only. Adapt to your patient, agency policy, and scope of practice.
Related teachings
Congestive Heart Failure Teaching 1151Taught that taking corresponding medications exactly as directed by MD is a measure aimed to controlling/managing Congestive Heart Failure (CHF).Congestive Heart Failure Teaching 1148Taught that avoiding fatigue by gradually increasing activity, with planned rest periods, is a measure aimed to controlling/managing Congestive Heart Failure (CHF).Congestive Heart Failure Teaching 1255Taught that maintaining body weight under control is a measure aimed to controlling/managing Congestive Heart Failure (CHF).Congestive Heart Failure Teaching 1167Taught that Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) is a syndrome in which the heart is unable to pump an adequate supply of blood to meet the oxygen and nutritional needs of the body.