16 of 50 the nurse is caring for a client with heart failure...

16 of 50 The nurse is caring for a client with heart failure (HF). Which signs and symptoms could indicate fluid overload? Select all that apply. Answer Options 1 Bounding pulse 2 Difficulty breathing 3 Increased urine output 4 Presence of dependent edema 5 Neck vein distention in the upright position Rationale, Strategy, Tip Rationale Strategy Reference Labs Submit

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00:01 This nurse has notes regarding a history, medical history of a client who has heart failure.

00:06 And a nurse is preparing to provide education about clients ' new medication.

00:10 It looks like it's about the diuretic ferocide.

00:14 And for each potential teaching intervention, click if it's indicated or not indicated.

00:21 So let's talk about the first one, the monitor blood glucose one.

00:32 You should click indicated.

00:36 And this is because of the patient's history of type 2 diabetes, and including the diuretic medication ferrosamide that might affect blood sugar.

00:52 More frequent monitoring of blood glucose is essential.

01:14 The second one is about avoid potassium -rich food.

01:25 So in this case, it looks like a patient will be prescribed with a diuretic like ferocomide.

01:32 So this actually might lower calcium level.

01:46 So actually they should not avoid potassium rich food because you want to be cautious about potassium loss.

02:05 Since the ferrestamide is going to lower the potassium level, you should not avoid potassium rich food.

02:11 So it's not indicated.

02:17 The third one, start taking ferocide daily and then each morning, or like today.

02:55 This is actually indicated because ferocamide is a diuretic often used to manage fluid retention in heart failure.

03:08 So it's essential to take our startagnatose and take it each morning to avoid the frequent urination at night called nocturia.

04:03 So the nocturia means the frequent urination at night because this is the effect of the diuretic.

04:13 The next one, notify the provider if having an irregular heartbeat, muscle cramping, or weakness.

04:21 This is indicated.

04:58 These symptoms could be sign of the electrolyte imbalance, such as due to the imbalanced potassium level.

05:06 So this is a common effect of diuretic like ferocide.

05:10 So this is very important to notify the provider immediately...

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