Author Question: A patient has been newly diagnosed with heart failure (HF) and has come to the meet with the nurse ... (Read 39 times)

luminitza · **on:** Jul 11, 2018

A patient has been newly diagnosed with heart failure (HF) and has come to the meet with the nurse at the clinic for health education. What lifestyle recommendation should the nurse provide to this patient when discussing dietary modifications?

A) It's in your best interests to avoid excessive fluids and sodium in your diet.
B) Try to replace as many of the complex carbohydrates in your diet with simple sugars.
C) I'll teach you some good sources of potassium, which you should try to eat regularly.
D) Many people with HF find that small, frequent meals allow them to manage their diet effectively.

Question 2

The patient, age 63, has a diagnosis of cancer of the prostate gland with metastasis and is experiencing cachexia. This state is best described by the characteristics of:

a. Poor health, malnutrition, and wasting
b. Increased appetite and nervousness
c. Irritability and anger
d. Depression, fear, and anxiety

britb2u · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 11, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

A
The patient with advanced cancer often experiences cachexia, a profound state of ill health, malnutrition, and wasting.