A patient demonstrates an adequate understanding of fluid management associated with congestion secondary to her cardiomyopathy when she states:
A) "I will need to increase my fluids to 3 L/d to flush the fluids out of my system."
B) "I will need to restrict my fluids to 2 L/d to decrease congestion."
C) "I will need to restrict my fluids to 2 L/d to decrease the chances of developing a dysrhythmia."
D) "I will need to restrict my fluids to 2 L/d and increase my salt intake."
Ans: B
Feedback: Fluid restrictions of 2 L/d with a low-sodium diet and heart failure medication administration are ways to treat congestion.
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