A patient is being released from hospital after treatment of congestive heart failure. His son is anxious to know if the progression and severity of the disease can be prevented by lifestyle modification or prophylactic medications. What advice should the attending nurse give him?

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The nurse should advise the son that treatment of co-morbidities can significantly help prevent progression of the disease. People with congestive heart failure should avoid alcohol and drug consumption, avoid smoking, maintain proper blood pressure, eat a diet low in saturated fats and sodium, reduce fluid intake, treat other co-morbidities, and maintain an active lifestyle.

A Patient Is Being Released from Hospital After Treatment of Congestive