Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 81%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
An infant or child with congestive heart failureNursing care of the infant and child with congestive heart failure includes
Correct answer
A
Rationale
The correct answer is A because in congestive heart failure, the infant and child may have difficulty with fluid balance. Force fluids appropriate in age helps prevent dehydration and maintain adequate cardiac output.
B: Organizing activities for uninterrupted sleep may not directly address the fluid management issue.
C: Monitoring respirations during the active period is important but does not address the need for fluid management.
D: Giving larger feedings less often can lead to fluid overload and worsen congestive heart failure.
B: Organizing activities for uninterrupted sleep may not directly address the fluid management issue.
C: Monitoring respirations during the active period is important but does not address the need for fluid management.
D: Giving larger feedings less often can lead to fluid overload and worsen congestive heart failure.