Understanding Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)

This course offers nurse aides a basic review of congestive heart failure, including a description of the disease, CHF causes, treatments for CHF, and important facts about the disease. It also includes tips for working with clients who have CHF and additional resources for employees who would like to know more about the disease.

Identify the structures and functions of the heart involved in CHF.
List at least three things that can cause CHF.
Describe three symptoms of congestive heart failure.
Identify three unhealthy lifestyle choices and describe the benefit of eliminating them.
Identify two ways you can help your client relieve stress and fatigue.

An elderly woman with short white hair and dressed in a pink shirt supports an elderly man with white hair and beard who appears to be in pain or discomfort. The man, dressed in a blue shirt and shorts, clutches his chest. Trees and greenery are visible in the background.

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An elderly woman with short white hair and dressed in a pink shirt supports an elderly man with white hair and beard who appears to be in pain or discomfort. The man, dressed in a blue shirt and shorts, clutches his chest. Trees and greenery are visible in the background.

   No Audio Included