A Client with Heart Failure Experiences an Increase in Lower

A client with heart failure experiences an increase in lower extremity edema and weigh gain. Which change in the client's behavior most likely contributed to the edema and weight gain?

A) Increased activity
B) Water retention due to increased protein intake
C) Worsening cardiac ejection fraction due to age
D) Excess sodium from ingesting processed foods

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