An essential aspect of teaching that may prevent recurrence of heart failure is:
a. notifying the physician if a 2-lb weight gain occurs in 24 hours.
b. compliance with diuretic therapy.
c. taking nitroglycerin if chest pain occurs.
d. assessment of an apical pulse.
B
Reduction or cessation of diuretics usually results in sodium and water retention, which may precipitate heart failure.
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