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cherise1989

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on: Jun 25, 2018
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.

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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.


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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
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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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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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Reply #2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Correct answers!


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Reply #3 on: Jun 25, 2018
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