Which topic will the nurse plan to include in discharge teaching for a client with systolic heart failure and an ejection fraction of 38%?
A)Need to participate in an aerobic exercise program several times weekly
B)Use of salt substitutes to replace table salt when cooking and at the table
C)Importance of making a yearly appointment with the primary care provider
D)Benefits and adverse effects of angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors

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The core measure for the treatment of heart failure in clients with a low ejection fraction is to receive an ACE inhibitor to decrease the progression of heart failure. Aerobic exercise may not be appropriate for a client with this level of heart failure, salt substitutes are not usually recommended because of the risk of hyperkalemia, and the client will need to see the primary care provider more frequently than annually.

Which Topic Will the Nurse Plan to Include in Discharge