If a patient with congestive heart failure tells you that he or she is being careful to eat high-protein foods throughout the day,you would also want to encourage him or her to

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It is important to make sure that patients with cardiac cachexia have adequate intakes of energy so that protein can be used to prevent further catabolism rather than being broken down for energy.Foods with high levels of potassium,calcium,and magnesium can help decrease high blood pressure but do not have a specific benefit for patients with heart failure.Oils rich in essential fatty acids are beneficial for overall health but also have no specific benefit for patients with heart failure.Fluid intake may sometimes need to be restricted for patients with heart failure to prevent fluid overload.

If a Patient with Congestive Heart Failure Tells You That