The nurse is caring for a client with heart failure. The client has chronic fluid volume excess secondary to ineffective pumping action of the heart. When teaching this client about fluid and electrolyte balance, which diet is most important for the nurse to explain?

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For a client with heart failure and chronic fluid volume excess, a low-sodium diet is crucial. Sodium can cause the body to retain water, exacerbating fluid volume excess and putting additional strain on the heart.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Client with Heart Failure