The nurse is planning care for an infant with congestive heart failure (CHF).What should the nurse include in this child's care?

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A) It is important to allow for uninterrupted sleep in order to decrease metabolic demands on the heart. Fluids should be restricted to those that are high in calories and low in volume in order to avoid overloading the lungs with fluid. Respirations are difficult to monitor during active periods, making this an unrealistic goal. Small-volume, high-calorie feedings should be given.
B) It is important to allow for uninterrupted sleep in order to decrease metabolic demands on the heart. Fluids should be restricted to those that are high in calories and low in volume in order to avoid overloading the lungs with fluid. Respirations are difficult to monitor during active periods, making this an unrealistic goal. Small-volume, high-calorie feedings should be given.
C) It is important to allow for uninterrupted sleep in order to decrease metabolic demands on the heart. Fluids should be restricted to those that are high in calories and low in volume in order to avoid overloading the lungs with fluid. Respirations are difficult to monitor during active periods, making this an unrealistic goal. Small-volume, high-calorie feedings should be given.
D) It is important to allow for uninterrupted sleep in order to decrease metabolic demands on the heart. Fluids should be restricted to those that are high in calories and low in volume in order to avoid overloading the lungs with fluid. Respirations are difficult to monitor during active periods, making this an unrealistic goal. Small-volume, high-calorie feedings should be given.

The Nurse Is Planning Care for an Infant with Congestive