Create an educational handout for a patient with heart failure.
Create an educational handout for a patient with heart failure. Material should be written in a 4th to 6th grade reading level per Microsoft Word. (Hint: to check reading level on Microsoft word go to file-options-proofing-readability).
Create an educational handout for a patient with heart failure
Instructions:
Create an educational handout for a patient with heart failure.
Material should be written in a 4th to 6th grade reading level per Microsoft Word.
(Hint: to check reading level on Microsoft word go to file-options-proofing-readability).
Content should contain the pertinent information for basic understanding by the “patient” on the following topics:
pathophysiology, lifestyle changes; self-monitoring weight, BP, pulse; when to call provider medications for management
(Choose 3: beta-blocker, furosemide, potassium, ACE inhibitor, angiotensin receptor blockers, digoxin, hydralazine).
Assessment and Grading:
This is worth 100 pts and 4% of your grade. please see the course calendar for due date and the grading rubric for expectations. There will be no extensions on the dates.
Resource Requirements:
You must have 2 references. Only one reference can be a required program textbook (Potter and Perry, Brunner and Suddarth, etc.) Other references must be credible clinician-oriented references, or patient-oriented references (UpToDate, professional nursing organization, professional medical organization, governmental site, etc.) Be sure to use only the clinical-oriented references on credible sites.
More details;
- Firstly, Activity. Ask your healthcare provider about an exercise program. …
- Secondly, Diet. Follow a heart healthy diet. …
- Thirdly, Tobacco. If you smoke, it’s key to quit. …
- Fourthly, Medicine. Take your medicines exactly as prescribed. …
- Further, Weight monitoring. Weigh yourself every day. …
- Also, Follow-up care. …
- Additionally, Symptoms. …
- When to call your healthcare provider.
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