Last updated November 13, 2017
Instructed in diagnosis of Congestive Heart Failure. This occurs when the heart is unable to expel the blood from the ventricle, causing congestion.
Instructed patient on management of chest pain. These steps are to be followed in case of occurrences: sit or lie down and rest immediately at onset o...
Instructed in the use of NTG for chest pain/pressure. To take at onset of pain, 1 tablet every 5 minutes, up to 3 tablets over 15 minutes. If not comp...
Instructed patient about S/S complications associated with CHF, including bounding pulse, decreased urinary output, increased SOB, increased edema and...
Instructed patient and caregiver what not do with her LVAD. Kink, bend or pull your driveline, disconnect the driveline from the controller (under nor...