Congestive Cardiac Failure
Congestive Cardiac Failure ( 35 Questions)
This choice is incorrect because restricting all physical activity is not recommended for clients with congestive heart failure. Regular, moderate exercise can be beneficial for heart health when appropriately prescribed by the healthcare provider.
This choice is correct. Regularly weighing themselves, ideally daily, and reporting sudden weight gain to the healthcare provider is essential for clients with congestive heart failure. Sudden weight gain may indicate fluid retention, a worsening of heart failure, or medication non-compliance.
This choice is incorrect because a high-sodium diet can worsen fluid retention and exacerbate congestive heart failure symptoms. The client should follow a low-sodium diet to manage fluid balance.
This choice is incorrect because taking prescribed medications only when symptoms worsen is not appropriate for congestive heart failure management. The client should take prescribed medications as directed by the healthcare provider, even when feeling well, to prevent symptom exacerbation and improve heart function.
A) This choice is incorrect because restricting all physical activity is not recommended for clients with congestive heart failure. Regular, moderate exercise can be beneficial for heart health when appropriately prescribed by the healthcare provider.
B) This choice is correct. Regularly weighing themselves, ideally daily, and reporting sudden weight gain to the healthcare provider is essential for clients with congestive heart failure. Sudden weight gain may indicate fluid retention, a worsening of heart failure, or medication non-compliance.
C) This choice is incorrect because a high-sodium diet can worsen fluid retention and exacerbate congestive heart failure symptoms. The client should follow a low-sodium diet to manage fluid balance.
D) This choice is incorrect because taking prescribed medications only when symptoms worsen is not appropriate for congestive heart failure management. The client should take prescribed medications as directed by the healthcare provider, even when feeling well, to prevent symptom exacerbation and improve heart function.