Based on the Joint Commission Core Measures for patients with heart failure, which topics should the nurse include in the discharge teaching plan for a patient who has been hospitalized with chronic heart failure (select all that apply)?
a. How to take and record daily weight
b. Importance of limiting aerobic exercise
c. Date and time of follow-up appointment
d. Symptoms indicating worsening heart failure
e. Actions and side effects of prescribed medications
ANS: A, C, D, E
The Joint Commission Core Measures state that patients should be taught about prescribed medications, follow-up appointments, weight monitoring, and actions to take for worsening symptoms. Patients with heart failure are encouraged to begin or continue aerobic exercises such as walking, while self-monitoring to avoid excessive fatigue.
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