Sodium and fluid restrictions ordered for the patient with heart failure are primarily aimed at reducing
a. use of medications.
b. weight.
c. cardiac workload.
d. serum lipids.
C
Myocardial infarction, nutrition interventions, and education are designed to reduce angina, cardiac workload, and the risk of dysrhythmia. Sodium restriction applies in the treatment of patients with heart failure because water follows sodium. Fluids should be restricted to 1500 to 2000 mL/day. Weight is an anthropometric measurement and is a long-term goal. Serum lipids is a biochemical data and is a long-term goal. Medications are used to control fluid levels in the body and prevention of angina and dysrhythmia.
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