A nurse is educating a client with cardiomyopathy about diet choices which are appropriate for the client's condition. Which statement is inappropriate for the nurse to include in the teaching session?
A) "It is important to monitor your sodium intake."
B) "Increasing your dietary protein helps with cardiac cell repair."
C) "Here is a list of high-fat, high-cholesterol foods to avoid."
D) "I have notified the dietitian regarding your condition in order to provide you with more information."
Answer: B
Diet is an important part of long-term management of heart failure. It also contributes to reducing fluid retention. The nurse will instruct the client with cardiomyopathy to monitor sodium intake and to avoid high-fat, high-cholesterol food. Instructing the client to increase protein is not appropriate and is not shown effective in managing cardiomyopathy. Consulting with the dietitian is appropriate with this client.
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