Patient recently diagnosed with systolic heart failure

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A provider is providing education regarding their condition to a patient recently diagnosed with systolic heart failure. Which of the following statements by the patient indicates a need for further teaching? "I need to follow a low-sodium diet to prevent myself from having too much fluid." "While I'm on my water pill, a decrease of 1-2 lbs daily is a good sign." "If I miss a dose of my metoprolol, I should skip it if it's less than 10 hours to my next dose." "With my lisinopril, if I start having welts or swelling around my eyes, lips, or cheeks I should stop taking it and go to the hospital immediately."

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