A nurse is presenting educational materials for a group of middle-aged clients about
menopausal hormone therapy following total hysterectomy. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the information?

Rationale:

A. Orthopnea, difficulty breathing while lying flat, is a common finding in individuals with heart failure as it helps to relieve pressure on the diaphragm and lungs.

B. Weight loss is less likely in heart failure and may indicate other issues such as malnutrition or metabolic disturbances.

C. Increased urine output is not typically associated with heart failure but rather with conditions such as diabetes insipidus or kidney disease.

D. Bradycardia, a slow heart rate, is not typically associated with heart failure, which often presents with tachycardia as the body compensates for decreased cardiac output.

Rationale:

A. "My child will take the enzymes 2 hours before meals.": Pancreatic enzymes should be taken with meals or snacks, not before.

B. "My child will take the enzymes to improve her metabolism.": While pancreatic enzymes help with digestion, their purpose is not to improve metabolism.

C. "My child will take the enzymes to help digest the fat in foods.": This statement accurately reflects the purpose of pancreatic enzymes in cystic fibrosis. These enzymes are necessary because individuals with cystic fibrosis often have pancreatic insufficiency, leading to difficulty digesting fats and certain nutrients in food.

D. "My child will take the enzymes following meals.": Pancreatic enzymes should be taken with meals or snacks, not after.