Patient education: Ever so important: Cardiac care teaching/learning strategies for the home healthcare nurse

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Article

Publication Date

1-1-2006

Abstract

The disease management education plan should also include practical skills for patients and caregivers to participate in their own care. Essential skills to include are: • how to take your own pulse; • how to weigh yourself accurately (at the same time each day, with the same clothing on); • how to take your own blood pressure (if appropriate); • how to manage your medications; • how to manage food and fluids; • how to conserve energy; and • how to deal with stress. In the end, creative interventions using the science and art of nursing can help many patients and families become more confident and skilled participants in their own care. Returning to the metaphor of fishing, for which catching is the goal, so in teaching, learning and improved quality of life are the prize.

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Home Healthcare Nurse

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