Self-care actions - Patient-initiated behaviors to manage health.
Shared decision-making - Collaborative process between patient and provider.
Standardized ordering practices - Protocols to minimize care gaps among providers.
Surveillance monitoring - Ongoing assessment of patient health status.
Teach-back method - Confirming patient understanding by asking for repetition.
Telehealth nursing - Remote patient care via technology.
Ventricular remodeling - Structural changes in heart chambers post-injury.
1-year mortality - Death rate within one year post-hospitalization.
30-day mortality - Death rate within 30 days post-hospitalization.
ACE inhibitor - Medication to relax blood vessels and lower BP.
Afterload values - Resistance heart must overcome to eject blood.
Client adherence - Patient's compliance with prescribed care plans.