The Home Health Nurse Visits a Client with Heart Failure

question 3

Multiple Choice

The home health nurse visits a client with heart failure who has increased dyspnea and peripheral edema and weight gain.The nurse suspects the client is not restricting fluids as prescribed.Which action by the nurse is most appropriate?

• A)Teach the client about the consequences of not following the fluid restrictions.
• B)Ask the client to report the amount of fluid intake for the past 24 hours.
• C)Provide the client with sugarless candy or gum to decrease the thirst sensation.
• D)Consult with the health care provider about increasing the dose of the diuretic.

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Definitions:

Inelastic

Refers to a situation where the demand or supply of a good or service is relatively unresponsive to changes in price.

Price Effect

The impact on consumer demand and supply of goods caused by changes in the price of a product or service.

Quantity Effect

The impact on the total quantity bought or sold in a market as a result of changes in price.

Least Elastic

Refers to the good or service with the least sensitivity to changes in price, meaning the quantity demanded or supplied changes very little with price changes.