An older patient is at home after being diagnosed with fluid volume overload. What should the home care nurse instruct this patient to do?
1. Wear support hose.
2. Keep legs in a dependent position.
3. Avoid wearing shoes while in the home.
4. Try to sleep without extra pillows.
Correct Answer: 1
The home care nurse should instruct this patient about ways to decrease dependent edema, which include wearing support hose, elevating feet when in a sitting position, and resting in a recliner or bed with extra pillows. As long as the shoes are well fitting, there is no reason to avoid wearing them.
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