The nurse is providing patient teaching prior to discharge. The nurse gives the patient a home care checklist as part of the discharge teaching. What should be included on this checklist?
A) Know signs and symptoms of orthostatic hypotension and how to prevent it.
B) Weigh in the morning on alternating days.
C) Measure everything you drink.
D) Identify heart failure as an acute disease.
Ans: A
Feedback: Know signs and symptoms of orthostatic hypotension and how to prevent it. Options B, C, and D are incorrect.
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