A Patient with Heart Failure Is Placed on a Sodium

question 16

Multiple Choice

A patient with heart failure is placed on a sodium and fluid restriction.What is the purpose of this order?

• A) To enhance the metabolize of medications
• B) To normalize the patient's weight
• C) To reduce cardiac workload
• D) To decrease serum lipids

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