A Patient with Chronic Heart Failure Who Is Taking a Diuretic

question 8

Multiple Choice

A patient with chronic heart failure who is taking a diuretic and an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor and who is on a low-sodium diet tells the home health nurse about a 5-pound weight gain in the last 3 days.The nurse's priority action will be to

• A) have the patient recall the dietary intake for the last 3 days.
• B) ask the patient about the use of the prescribed medications.
• C) assess the patient for clinical manifestations of acute heart failure.
• D) teach the patient about the importance of restricting dietary sodium.

Understand various theoretical perspectives on gender and their application to social phenomena.

Analyze the influence of gender on professional and personal life choices and challenges.

Interpret gender representations in media and their impact on societal perceptions.

Recognize the role of gender in shaping individual identities and interpersonal dynamics.

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