When a woman with heart disease becomes pregnant, what precautions will the nurse advise her to take?
a. "You should rest at least six hours each day."
b. "You will not need to take special precautions."
c. "Limit your intake of foods high in potassium."
d. "Immediately report dyspnea, fatigue, or edema."
ANS: D
Dyspnea, fatigue, and edema are symptoms of congestive heart failure that should be reported immediately to the physician. The cardiac patient needs at least 9 to 10 hours of rest each day and should limit sodium (not potassium) intake.
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