The nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching provided to a patient with a history of right-sided heart failure.What should the nurse include?
A) "You should increase the amount of iron in your diet."
B) "Watch for diarrhea, as it is a symptom of increased failure."
C) "Part of your heart tissue has died, so you will need to get plenty of rest."
D) "It is important for you to weigh yourself daily and call the doctor if you gain more than 2 pounds in 1 day."
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