A patient was admitted for heart failure, and over the past 3 days the patient's brain natriuretic peptide has decreased. What action by the nurse is best?
a. Prepare to administer extra diuretics.
b. Continue with the plan of care.
c. Prepare to intubate and ventilate the pa-tient.
d. Discuss end-of-life care with the patient.
B
A decreasing BNP indicates less fluid volume in the heart, indicating that treatment measures for CHF are working. The nurse continues with the plan of are. The other actions are not needed.
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