A patient is being released from hospital after improving from familial congestive heart failure. His son was anxious to know if the disease can be prevented by lifestyle modification or prophylactic medications. What advice should the attending nurse give him?
Explanation
Answer: B - The nurse should advise that the patient of familial congestive heart failure can reduce the extent and degree of disease through self-care and proper disease management, although they cannot prevent the onset. In order to decrease disease progression, individuals should avoid alcohol and drug consumption, avoid smoking, maintain proper blood pressure, eat a diet low in saturated fats and sodium, reduce fluid intake, treat other co-morbidities and maintain an active lifestyle.
