Hospital Release Tree
Welcome home. We know this can be a huge transition and we are here to help you along your journey.
We got everything you need from your doctor already. Your medications will be ready shortly.
How was your hospitalization experience?
positive experience
I like my doctor and the team
it was an eyeopener
I am hopeful after surgery
I feel cared for
I learned a lot
it is so depressing
I am anxious about this becoming a routine
I feel frustrated
I am very scared
it is overwhelming
It feels like a blur
I still feel exhausted
It's a major life event. Anything you feel right now is completely natural.
How do you feel about your diagnosis and the information you received?
my discharge plans were confusing.
I am not too worried
That's totally understandable. Take heart in knowing that you have the power to ensure great outcomes for your health by following your medication, diet and activity recommendations.
The instructions can be very confusing, but we have got it broken down for you here and will take you through each step, so you have nothing to worry about.
Here are the instructions we received from your doctor. show care plan
Which area of your care plan do you feel will be the most challenging for you to keep up with?
diet
activity
medication
We'll make sure to give you extra help with that area.
Do you feel you have a good understanding of your condition and doctor's instructions?
yes
not really
What do you have questions about?
I want to know more about my condition
what do my medications do?
why do I have to follow this diet plan?
how does activity effect my condition?
Okay great.
We know you have a lot to juggle right now but you don't have to manage it all alone and we will be here to help you every step of the way.
all of them
From the doctor's instructions you will have restrict sodium in your diet and also eat more nutritious and fibrous food.
Eating too much salt causes the body to keep or retain too much water, worsening the fluid buildup that happens with heart failure.
Following a low-salt diet helps keep high blood pressure and swelling (also called edema) under control.
But the great part is that it will make breathing easier, and you will feel better.
Don't be worried about how you can track the sodium content, we are here to help you every step of the way. American Heart Association makes the label reading easier for you while grocery shopping. All you need to look for is this:
We are thrilled you asked. The change really starts with education and empowerment. With accurate understanding, you can really win over your disease and we are here to help you with that.
Heart Failure is a condition in which the heart muscle has become weaker than normal.The heart is unable to pump enough blood and oxygen to meet the body's needs. When this happens, blood that should be pumped out of the heart backs up in the lungs and other parts of the body. This is why many people with heart failure have shortness of breath or swelling in the extremities. So you may hear heart failure called CHF (congestive heart failure).
You are on track wanting to know about medications. Having this knowledge definitely helps you be more mindful and understanding of how your body is responding to medications.
This is the effect of Ace Inhibitor on your condition
This is how a beta blocker works
These are very important in regulating your blood pressure and making you feel better. We can get you more detailed information on these when you are ready.
Exercise helps to condition your heart muscle and gives you more energy to perform activities throughout the day. Your doctor has advised light to moderate exercises until the next visit.
Be assured that we will be tracking this for you to see how your heart is responding to your activity level. We will take it slow and progress steadily!
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Do you have any other questions?
no
What would you like to talk about next?
medication
diet
Sounds good. Let's talk about your medication.
Sounds good. Let's talk about your diet.
yes
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