Question

Which topic will the nurse plan to include in discharge teaching for a patient with heart failure

with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF)?

a. Need to begin an aerobic exercise program several times weekly
b. Use of salt substitutes to replace table salt when cooking and at the table
c. Importance of making an annual appointment with the health care provider
d. Benefits and side effects of angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors

Answer 1

The nurse should focus on the benefits and side effects of ACE inhibitors in discharge teaching for a patient with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF).

Step-by-step explanation:

The nurse planning to include in discharge teaching for a patient with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF) should focus on the benefits and side effects of angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors.