Nursing Management: Heart Failure

Which topic will the nurse plan to include in discharge teaching for a patient with systolic heart failure and an ejection fraction of 38%?

A. Need to participate in 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 a yearly appointment with the primary care provider

D. Benefits and adverse effects of angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors

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