Practice Question
A nurse is planning the care of a patient with heart failure. Which of the following interventions does the nurse include in the plan?
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Correct Answer:
Limit fluid intake to 2 liters/day.
Rationale:
🟢 Heart failure patients often experience fluid overload, which can worsen pulmonary congestion and edema.
🟢 Limiting fluid intake to 2 liters/day helps prevent volume overload and reduces the strain on the compromised heart.
🟢 Fluid restriction, along with sodium control, is a standard non-pharmacologic management strategy for heart failure.
🟢 Accurate daily weights and intake/output monitoring help assess fluid status and detect early signs of fluid retention.
🟢 Patient education on fluid management is crucial to prevent decompensation and repeated hospital admissions.
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN ATI Adult Health
- Answer Choices: 4