Which information should the nurse include in a teaching care plan for a patient with systolic heart failure?
A) Monitor weight once a week.
B) Restrict salt intake.
C) Ensure sufficient bedrest.
D) Drink plenty of fluids with meals.
B) Restrict salt intake.
Explanation: A) Patients with heart failure should participate in self-care activities to maintain their relative health and to manage their disease. Specific tasks include monitoring their heart failure symptoms, their weight, and their vital signs. Weight should be monitored daily so that the diuretic dose can be changed to avoid worsening heart failure.
B) Patients are also expected to follow a low-sodium diet and avoid alcohol, and they may be instructed to limit their fluid intake.
C) Routine exercise, as tolerated, is advised for patients with heart failure.
D) Patients may be instructed to limit their fluid intake if fluid retention and overload is a problem.
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