Based on the Joint Commission Core Measures for patients with heart failure,which topics should the nurse include in the discharge teaching plan for a patient who has been hospitalized with chronic heart failure ?

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The Joint Commission Core Measures state that patients should be taught about prescribed medications,follow-up appointments,weight monitoring,and actions to take for worsening symptoms.Patients with heart failure are encouraged to begin or continue aerobic exercises such as walking,while self-monitoring to avoid excessive fatigue.

Based on the Joint Commission Core Measures for Patients with Heart