A diabetic client received instructions from the nurse discussing ways to minimize the any further damage to the heart from heart failure. The client understands the instructions when the client states the following:
1. "I will keep my hemoglobin A1C less than 6.4.".
2. "I will take a daily walk.".
3. "I will follow a diet.".
4. "I will weight myself every day.".
"I will keep my hemoglobin A1C less than 6.4.".
Rationale: Keeping the blood sugar under control is the best way for a diabetic client with heart failure to minimize any further damage to the heart. The other answer options are all instructions to decrease exacerbation of heart failure.
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