An essential aspect of teaching that may prevent recurrence of heart failure is
a. notifying the physician if a 2-lb weight gain occurs in 24 hours.
b. compliance with diuretic therapy.
c. taking nitroglycerin if chest pain occurs.
d. assessment of an apical pulse.
B
Primary topics of education include (1) the importance of a daily weight, (2) fluid restrictions, and (3) written information about the multiple medications used to control the symptoms of heart failure. Reduction or cessation of diuretics usually results in sodium and water retention, which may precipitate heart failure.
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