Which instructions should the nurse include when teaching a pregnant patient with Class II heart disease?

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Activity may need to be limited so that cardiac demand does not exceed cardiac capacity. Weight gain should be kept at a minimum with heart disease. Iron and folic acid are important to prevent anemia. Fluid intake is necessary to prevent fluid deficits. Fluid intake should not be limited during pregnancy. The patient may also be put on a diuretic.

Which Instructions Should the Nurse Include When Teaching a Pregnant