A Patient with Chronic Heart Failure Who Has Prescriptions for a Diuretic

A patient with chronic heart failure who has prescriptions for a diuretic, an ACE-inhibitor, and a low-sodium diet tells the home health nurse about a 5-pound weight gain in the last 3 days. The nurse's first action will be to

A) ask the patient to recall the dietary intake for the last 3 days.
B) question the patient about the use of the prescribed medications.
C) assess the patient for clinical manifestations of acute heart failure.
D) teach the patient about the importance of dietary sodium restrictions.

Correct Answer:

Verified

Unlock this answer now
Get Access to more Verified Answers free of charge

Access For Free