A client is admitted for an exacerbation of heart failure (HF) and is being treated with diuretics for fluid volume excess. In planning nursing care, which interventions should the nurse include? Select all that apply.

Choice A rationale Weighing the client daily, in the morning, is an important intervention for a client with heart failure (HF) being treated with diuretics for fluid volume excess. Daily weights can help monitor the client’s fluid status and the effectiveness of the diuretic therapy. Choice B rationale Teaching the client how to restrict dietary sodium is an important intervention for a client with HF being treated with diuretics for fluid volume excess. A low-sodium diet can help prevent fluid retention and exacerbation of HF3. Choice C rationale Monitoring coagulation laboratory values is not typically necessary for a client with HF being treated with diuretics for fluid volume excess, unless the client is also receiving anticoagulant therapy. Choice D rationale Observing for evidence of hypokalemia is an important intervention for a client with HF being treated with diuretics for fluid volume excess. Diuretics can cause loss of potassium, which can lead to hypokalemia. Choice E rationale Encouraging an oral fluid intake of 3,000 mL/day is not typically recommended for a client with HF being treated with diuretics for fluid volume excess. Excessive fluid intake can exacerbate HF3.