The Nurse Notes That a Patient Is Scheduled for a Brain

question 3

Multiple Choice

The nurse notes that a patient is scheduled for a brain natriuretic peptide level to be drawn. What patient teaching should the nurse prepare for this patient?

• A)Low-fat diet
• B)Signs of heart failure
• C)Symptoms of a heart attack
• D)Lung versus heart problems

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