A patient is diagnosed with heart failure, and the prescriber has ordered digoxin. The patient asks what lifestyle changes will help in the management of this condition. The nurse will recommend which changes?
a. Aerobic exercise and weight lifting 2 or 3 times weekly
b. Changing from cigarette smoking to pipe smoking
c. Consuming 2 teaspoons or less of salt every day
d. Having no more than one alcoholic beverage per day
ANS: D
Alcohol should either be completely avoided or restricted to no more than one per day. Mild exercise, such as walking, is recommended. All nicotine deprives the heart of oxygen. Salt should be limited to no more than one teaspoon per day.
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