Congestive Heart Failure Teaching 2066

Congestive Heart Failure

SN instructed patient about that swelling of ankle or hands or increased dyspnea ( SOB ) or moist coughing is a sign of congestive heart failure ( CHF ) and contact with physician is needed reporting symptoms. Patient was able to be taught back.

Last updated November 13, 2017

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