A Patient Diagnosed with Heart Failure Has a B-Type Natriuretic

Multiple Choice

A patient diagnosed with heart failure has a B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP) level of 945 pg/mL upon admission to the hospital.At discharge, the patient's BNP is 435 pg/mL.Which discharge instruction should the nurse emphasize for this patient?

A) "Have additional pillows available in case you have increased dyspnea at night."
B) "Maintain bedrest if there is any edema of the ankles or feet."
C) "Monitor weight daily, and report weight gain immediately."
D) "Take vitamins E and C daily to improve cardiac function."