The nurse is educating a client with heart failure on monitoring for signs and symptoms.Which statement by the client indicates appropriate understanding of the teaching session?

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Monitoring weight on a daily basis is an important measure of fluid retention in heart failure. B is incorrect because shortness of breath is a common symptom of heart failure. C is incorrect because sleeping on three pillows is not a reliable way to manage heart failure. D is incorrect because heart failure can cause low blood pressure and a normal heart rate.

The Nurse Is Educating a Client with Heart Failure on Monitoring