A Patient Is Being Released from Hospital After Treatment of Congestive

Multiple Choice

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?

A) Avoid alcohol and smoking, maintain proper blood pressure, reduce salt and fluid intake, and maintain an active lifestyle
B) Treatment of co-morbidities can significantly help prevent progression of disease
C) Avoiding alcohol and smoking and diet containing low sodium and fat are enough
D) Nothing needs to be done except for maintaining an active lifestyle