01
Front
What is a lower-sodium lunch choice for someone with heart failure?
Back
Choose fresh or minimally processed foods prepared without added salt; they are often lower in sodium than packaged, prepared, or restaurant foods.
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02
Front
What should you check when comparing food labels for sodium?
Back
Check sodium per serving, note how many servings are in the package, and compare products.
03
Front
Who should set an individual's sodium goal for heart failure?
Back
Follow the sodium goal set by your healthcare team; one sodium target does not fit everyone.
04
Front
How should a person with heart failure determine their fluid limit?
Back
Follow the fluid amount prescribed for you. Fluid limits are not automatically the same for everyone with heart failure.
05
Front
What should you ask about soup, gelatin, or ice cream if you have a fluid limit?
Back
If you have a fluid limit, ask your healthcare team whether soup, gelatin, or ice cream count toward it.
06
Front
How can you make daily weight readings more consistent?
Back
Weigh each morning after urinating and before breakfast, using the same scale in the same place and similar clothing.
07
Front
What should you do with your daily weight measurements?
Back
Record your weight and bring the log to appointments.
08
Front
What should you do after a rapid weight gain?
Back
Follow your personal action plan and contact your healthcare team as instructed. Your team may set a different reporting threshold.
09
Front
What can sudden weight gain indicate in heart failure?
Back
Sudden weight gain can indicate fluid retention.
10
Front
Which changes can signal worsening heart failure and should be reported promptly?
Back
Promptly report new or increasing ankle swelling and worsening breathlessness to your healthcare team.
11
Front
Which breathing changes during lying down or sleep need prompt attention?
Back
New difficulty breathing while lying flat or sudden, severe shortness of breath during sleep warrants prompt attention.
12
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What should you do for severe or rapidly worsening breathing difficulty?
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Seek emergency care for severe or rapidly worsening breathing difficulty.
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