What will determine whether the oral dose will be adequate for discharge to be considered?
14. M.G. is ready for discharge. According to the mnemonic MAWDS, what key management concepts should be taught to prevent relapse and another admission?
15. After the teaching session, the nurse asks M.G. to “teach back” one important concept of care at home. Which statement by M.G. indicates a need for further education? Explain your answer.
a. “I will not add salt when I am cooking.”
b. “I will use a weekly pill calendar box to remind me to take my medicine.”
c. “I will weigh myself daily and tell the doctor at my next visit if I am gaining weight.”
d. “I will try to take a short walk around the block with my husband three times a week.”
Case Study Outcome After M.G. has been at home for 2 days, the STOP Heart Failure Nurse Navigator calls to ask about her progress. M.G. reports that her weight has not increased since she has been home and she is breathing more easily.