The Home Health Nurse Visits a Client with Heart Failure

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.