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Veterinary Technician

Category - Animal Care

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Which of the following reflects the nutritional objective for a patient suffering from Congestive Heart Failure?

Reduce water retention
Promote diuresis
Reduce sodium intake to below 400 mg / 100 g of diet dry matter
All of the above

Explanation

Answer: D - Reducing water retention, promoting diuresis, and reducing sodium intake to below 400 mg / 100 g of dry matter are all nutrition objectives for patients with Congestive Heart Failure. Almost all over-the-counter commercial diets exceed the recommended sodium requirements, so specialized diets are usually required.

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