Cardiac Teaching 178
Instructed in the importance of decreased fluid intake and emphasize the removal of accumulated fluids should be implemented when applicable and adherence to therapeutic diet to prevent cardiac overload. Tracking your fluid intake and following the fluid intake guidelines from your doctor will also help.
Reviewed December 2019
Reviewed for general reference only. Adapt to your patient, agency policy, and scope of practice.
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