The nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching for a patient with a history of right-sided heart failure. Which of the following would be included?
A) "It is important for you to weigh yourself daily and call the doctor if you gain more than 2 pounds in 1 day."
B) "Part of your heart tissue has died, so you will need to get plenty of rest."
C) "You should increase the amount of iron in your diet."
D) "Watch for diarrhea, as it is a symptom of increased failure."
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