The Nurse Recognizes That, to Be an Effective Teacher, Communication

The nurse recognizes that, to be an effective teacher, communication must be clear. In an educational session for a patient newly diagnosed with congestive heart failure, which statements by the nurse would demonstrate barriers to teaching? (Select all that apply.)

A) "Furosemide will increase urination, so you take it every morning."
B) "To help reduce the risk of pulmonary edema, your sodium intake must be monitored."
C) "Just remember, no sodium!"
D) "Pulmonary edema can form if you have too much sodium."
E) "You will need to make sure you eat less salt to help prevent fluid from collecting in your lungs."