A home health nurse is visiting a client who has heart failure and a prescription for furosemide.  The nurse identifies that the client has gained 2.5 kg (5 lb.) since the last visit 2 days ago. Which  of the following actions should the nurse take first?  Encourage the client to dangle the legs while sitting in a chair  Teach the client about foods low in sodium   Determine medication adherence by the client Notify the provider of the client’s weight gain

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A home health nurse is visiting a client who has heart failure and a prescription for furosemide.  The nurse identifies that the client has gained 2.5 kg (5 lb.) since the last visit 2 days ago. Which  of the following actions should the nurse take first? 

  1. Encourage the client to dangle the legs while sitting in a chair 
  2. Teach the client about foods low in sodium  
  3. Determine medication adherence by the client
  4. Notify the provider of the client’s weight gain
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