A patient with heart failure reports a 5 lb weight gain during the past week and episodes of feeling more short of breath.What is your best response?

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Patient weight gain and increased shortness of breath are signs of worsening heart failure.The prescriber should be notified because the plan of care may need to be modified.If the patient is taking a diuretic,it is likely that the dose may be increased.

A Patient with Heart Failure Reports a 5 Lb Weight