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bobypop

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A patient with heart failure reports a 5 lb weight gain during the past week and episodes of feeling more short of breath. What is your best response?
 
  a. These changes are to be expected because you have heart failure.
  b. You will probably need a decreased dose of your diuretic drug.
  c. I will ask the dietitian to discuss a weight loss diet with you.
  d. Your prescriber must be notified because your heart failure is getting worse.

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Which safety precaution should be taught to a patient going home on any antihypertensive drug for heart failure?
 
  a. Always change positions slowly.
  b. Never get up without assistance.
  c. Take the drug in the evening before bedtime.
  d. Avoid all over-the-counter drugs while taking this drug.


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morrie123456

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Reply #1 on: Jul 24, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: D

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A


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Reply #2 on: Jul 24, 2018
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