Which intervention is an essential aspect of the patient teaching plan for the patient with chronic heart failure?
A) Instructing the patient to call the practitioner prior to dental surgery
B) Stressing the importance of compliance with diuretic therapy
C) Instructing the patient to take nitroglycerin if chest pain occurs
D) Teaching the patient how to take an apical pulse

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Primary topics of education include (1)the importance of a daily weight,(2)fluid restrictions,and (3)written information about the multiple medications used to control the symptoms of heart failure.Reduction or cessation of diuretics usually results in sodium and water retention,which may precipitate heart failure.

Which Intervention Is an Essential Aspect of the Patient Teaching