When Teaching the Patient with Newly Diagnosed Heart Failure About

question 6

Multiple Choice

When teaching the patient with newly diagnosed heart failure about a 2000-mg sodium diet,the nurse explains that foods to be restricted include

• A)canned and frozen fruits.
• B)yogurt and milk products.
• C)fresh or frozen vegetables.
• D)eggs and other high-protein foods.

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Definitions:

Flooding

A psychological treatment method where an individual is exposed to a large amount of an anxiety-producing stimulus in order to extinguish the fear response.

Graduated Exposure

A therapeutic technique where individuals are gradually exposed to their fears to reduce anxiety.

Unconscious Conflicts

Deep-seated tensions and struggles within an individual that they are not fully aware of but influence behaviors and emotions.

Irrational Thinking

Thought processes characterized by illogical or unreasonable conclusions, often leading to negative emotions or behaviors.