Edema and pulmonary congestion are treated with:
a. Unlimited activity, high protein diet, weights weekly
b. Bed rest, normal diet, weights four times daily
c. Increase in fluids, no activity restrictions
d. Diuretics, restriction of sodium diet and fluid intake
D
Edema and pulmonary congestion are treated with diuretics, a sodium-restricted diet, and restriction of fluid intake. Weigh the patient daily to monitor fluid retention.
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