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A patient is diagnosed with heart failure. Which nursing intervention is most important for preventing exacerbations?
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Limiting physical activity.
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Correct answer Monitoring daily weight for sudden increases.
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Encouraging a high protein diet.
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Administering aspirin daily.
Rationale
Sudden weight gain can indicate fluid retention, a common problem in heart failure. Monitoring daily weight helps to detect fluid accumulation early. The other options are not as directly related to preventing heart failure exacerbations.
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