The nurse is reinforcing teaching for a patient with aortic regurgitation on how to reduce cardiac workload. Which of these, if stated by a patient, indicates to the nurse correct understanding of these interventions?

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Alternating activity with rest helps to reduce cardiac workload by allowing the heart to rest and not have to work as hard. Lying flat can increase cardiac workload and should be avoided, while eating three large meals can also increase cardiac workload and should be replaced with smaller, more frequent meals. Elevating the legs hourly may help with venous return but does not directly reduce cardiac workload.

The Nurse Is Reinforcing Teaching for a Patient with Aortic