RxFiles Q&A - DRAFT
June 2009
WEIGHT CHART
(for Heart Failure Patients)
It is important to weigh yourself every day. Do it first thing in the morning,
after emptying your bladder, before breakfast and with minimal clothing weight.
Record your weight below.
Call your doctor if you gain more than 2 lbs (1 kg) in two days or 5 lbs (2.5 kg) in one week
Month:
Name:
Target Weight:
Day
Weight
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Medscape
CVToolkit:
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: 10 steps before you refer
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Related Links:
Weight & Diuretic Dosing Instruction pages (pages 2 & 3 of linked document):
For the Patient: