When teaching the pregnant woman with class II heart disease, the nurse should
a. Advise her to gain at least 30 lb.
b. Explain the importance of a diet high in calcium.
c. Instruct her to avoid strenuous activity.
d. Inform her of the need to limit fluid intake.
C
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A Weight gain should be kept at a minimum with heart disease.
B Iron and folic acid intake is important to prevent anemia.
C Activity may need to be limited so that cardiac demand does not exceed cardiac
capacity.
D Fluid intake should not be limited during pregnancy. She may also be put on a
diuretic. Fluid intake is necessary to prevent fluid deficits.
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