A Patient with Heart Failure Reports a 5 Lb Weight

question 43

Multiple Choice

A patient with heart failure reports a 5 lb weight gain during the past week and episodes of feeling more short of breath.What is your best response?

• A) "These changes are to be expected because you have heart failure."
• B) "You will probably need a decreased dose of your diuretic drug."
• C) "I will ask the dietitian to discuss a weight loss diet with you."
• D) "Your prescriber must be notified because your heart failure is getting worse."

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