Which of the following is not a nursing responsibility in caring for an older adult with congestive heart failure?
a. Increase fluid intake to compensate for potential fluid depletion with the use of diuretics
b. Weigh the older adult daily at the same time
c. Assess the older adult for signs of pedal or other dependent edema
d. Provide a low-salt diet
A
Response A does not make sense. Diuretics are administered to remove excess fluid, so increasing fluid intake would be an inappropriate response. Responses B, C, and D all are appropriate interventions.
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