| Medications | Weights | Sodium | Fluid/ Finding Balance | Symptoms |
| 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
| 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 |
| Final Question | ||||
What three pieces of information about your medication should always be included on your medication list?
What three pieces of information about your medication should always be included on your medication list?
name of medication, dose, and frequency (how often you take your medication)
When should you ask for refills on your medications?
When should you ask for refills on your medications?
At least 1 week prior to them running out.
True or False? If I am feeling better I can stop taking my medications.
True or False? If I am feeling better I can stop taking my medications.
FALSE!!!
DO NOT STOP OR TAKE EXTRA MEDICATION WITHOUT FIRST CONSULTING YOUR PROVIDER!!!
How often should you be weighing yourself?
How often should you be weighing yourself?
Once a day
What time of day is it best to weigh yourself?
What time of day is it best to weigh yourself?
-Use same scale
-Wear the same amount of clothing
-Weigh before eating or drinking and after urinating
In regards to weight gains, when should your provider be notified?
In regards to weight gains, when should your provider be notified?
You should notify your provider if you have a 2-3 lb. weight gain in one day or 5 lbs. over the course of 7 days.
Why is decreasing your sodium important for patients with heart failure?
Why is decreasing your sodium important for patients with heart failure?
Foods high in sodium (salt) cause the body to hold on to extra fluid.
If a food label states "low sodium" what does this mean?
If a food label states "low sodium" what does this mean?
This food has 140 mg of sodium or less per serving size
Most patients with heart failure are asked to limit their sodium consumption to how _____ mg/day.
Most patients with heart failure are asked to limit their sodium consumption to how _____ mg/day.
2000 mg/day.
If you have not been told which sodium limit is best for you, ask your provider.
In general, most patients with heart failure are asked to limit their fluids to ___ -___ cups (8 oz.) per day
In general, most patients with heart failure are asked to limit their fluids to ___ -___ cups (8 oz.) per day
6-8
Ask your provider what your fluid limit is if you have not been told.
True or false: Foods that are liquid at room temperature should be treated as fluid?
True or false: Foods that are liquid at room temperature should be treated as fluid?
TRUE
When you have heart failure you may need to alternate periods of _______&_______
When you have heart failure you may need to alternate periods of _______&_______
Rest & Activity.
True or False: It is important to monitor your heart failure symptoms daily?
True or False: It is important to monitor your heart failure symptoms daily?
TRUE
This allows you catch symptoms before they get too serious.
If you are experiencing heart failure symptoms who should you notify?
If you are experiencing heart failure symptoms who should you notify?
Your Provider
Sudden weight gain (2-3 lbs. in 1 day or 5 lbs. in 7 days)
-Shortness of breath, especially when laying down
-Swelling in ankles, legs, feet and abdomen (bloating)
-Constant cough
-Fatigue
-Dizziness or fainting
-Chest pain or pressure
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