A nurse is assessing a client who has heart failure.Which of the following client statements should indicate to the nurse that the client needs a referral for cardiac rehabilitation?A. "I will weigh myself daily.".B. "l hate how I feel all the time.".C. "I'm too tired to brush my teeth.".D. "I need to start eating a low-sodium diet.

A nurse is caring for a client who has end-stage liver disease and is being placed on a transplant list. Which of the following statements by the client is the priority for the nurse to report to the provider?A. "My parent has type 2 diabetes mellitus."B. "I wish my family was more supportive of my decision."C. "I am not very good about taking prescribed medication."D. "I had symptoms of asthma when I was a child."

An older adult client admitted with heart failure and a sodium level of 113 mEq/L is behaving aggressively toward staff and does not recognize family members. When the family expresses concern about the client’s behavior, the nurse would respond most appropriately by stating which of the following? A. “The client may be suffering from dementia, and the hospitalization has worsened the confusion B. “Most older adults get confused in the hospital.” C. “The sodium level is low, and the confusion will resolve as the levels normalize.” D. “The sodium level is high, and the behavior is a result of dehydration.”

The nurse is preparing a client a diagnosis of congestive heart failure (CHF) for discharge. Which statement by the client indicates a correct understanding of self-management of CHF?*1 pointa. "I can gain 2 pounds (1 kg) of water a day without risk."b. "I should call my provider if I gain more than 1 pound (0.5 kg) a week."c. "Weighing myself daily can determine if my caloric intake is adequate."d. "Weighing myself daily can reveal increased fluid retention."

A nurse is providing teaching for the family of a client who has Alzheimer's disease. Which of the following statements should the nurse include?A. "Provide the client with structured activities to fill their time."B. "Keep the client's room dark at night to promote sleep."C. "Display a monthly calendar in the client's room."D. "Provide plenty of stimulation in the client's room."

The nurse is caring for a client who is receiving a loop diuretic for treatment of heart failure. Which of these actions will be included in the plan of care?Select all that apply.*1 pointa. Assess daily weights.b. Encourage consumption of citrus fruits.c. Weigh the client weekly.d. Monitor serum potassium.e. Discourage intake of spinach.d. Monitor for bradycardia.