Thorough assessment and appropriate management by home health nurses can significantly improve the quality of life for patients with chronic congestive heart failure.
May support expanded home health nursing in chronic HF; leaves open need for RCTs to confirm benefits.
Appropriate management of the patient with chronic congestive heart failure by the home health nurse is critical. Thorough assessment of the patient during the nursing visit can detect subtle changes in the patient's condition. Knowing what to look for and how to respond can improve the patient's quality of life significantly.
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