The Nurse Is Caring for a Client with Heart Failure

question 40

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a client with heart failure. The client has chronic fluid volume excess secondary to ineffective pumping action of the heart. When teaching this client about fluid and electrolyte balance, which diet is most important for the nurse to explain?

• A)High-calcium
• B)Low-sodium
• C)Low-potassium
• D)High-magnesium

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