Which of the following would be included in nursing care of the infant with congestive heart failure?
1. Force fluids appropriate for age.
2. Monitor respirations during active periods.
3. Organize activities to allow for uninterrupted sleep.
4. Give larger feedings less often to conserve energy.
3
Rationale:
1. Fluids should be restricted to high-calorie and low-volume in order to avoid overloading the lungs with fluid.
2. Respirations are difficult to monitor during active periods, making this an unrealistic goal.
3. It is important to allow for uninterrupted sleep to decrease metabolic demands on the heart.
4. Feedings should be small-volume, high-calorie.
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