An older man who has heart failure (HF) complains of increasing dyspnea over 2 days. Which of the following should the nurse assess to help determine whether the patient has adhered to his therapy?
a. Check for peripheral edema.
b. Ask about his bowel pattern.
c. Auscultate the lungs bilaterally.
d. Compare his weight with baseline.
e. Determine coughing frequency.
f. Assess his diet over the past 48 hours.
Ans:
a. Check for peripheral edema.
c. Auscultate the lungs bilaterally.
d. Compare his weight with baseline.
f. Assess his diet over the past 48 hours.
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