An Older Man Who Has HF Complains of Increasing Dyspnea

question 10

Multiple Choice

An older man who has HF complains of increasing dyspnea over 2 days.Which of the following should the nurse assess to help determine whether the patient has adhered to his therapy?

• A) Check for peripheral edema.
• B) Ask about his bowel pattern.
• C) Auscultate the lungs bilaterally.
• D) Compare his weight to baseline.
• E) Determine coughing frequency.
• F)Assess his diet over last 48 hours.

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