A patient with congestive heart failure should be taught to:

A Increase sodium intake

B Weigh daily at the same time, restrict sodium to 2g daily, and report weight gain of 2 or more pounds in one day

C Exercise vigorously

D Drink unlimited fluids

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

CHF self-management: daily weights (same scale, time, clothing), report 2+ lb/day or 5+ lb/week gain. Sodium restriction <2g/day, fluid restriction if severe. Elevate HOB, I&O monitoring. Take medications as prescribed (ACE-I, diuretics, beta-blockers).

💡 Why is B) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question "A patient with congestive heart failure should be taught to:" is Option B: Weigh daily at the same time, restrict sodium to 2g daily, and report weight gain of 2 or more pounds in one day.

The other options — A) Increase sodium intake, C) Exercise vigorously, D) Drink unlimited fluids — are incorrect for this NCLEX-RN Exam Prep question. As explained above: CHF self-management: daily weights (same scale, time, clothing), report 2+ lb/day or 5+ lb/week gain. Sodium restriction

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A patient with congestive heart failure should be taught to:

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

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