The nurse is reinforcing teaching for a patient with chronic heart failure. Which of the following weight measurements should the nurse ask the patient to perform to monitor fluid status at home?

Choice A reason: Anger towards a deceased spouse can be a sign of unresolved grief and may indicate complicated grief or depression, requiring further intervention.

Choice B reason: Reestablishing relationships is a positive step in coping with loss and suggests progress in managing grief.

Choice C reason: Although it's difficult, the effort to engage with the community is a positive sign of coping and does not typically indicate a need for further intervention.

Choice D reason: A lack of desire to eat due to the absence of a loved one can be a normal part of grieving, but if persistent, it may require intervention to address potential depression.

Choice A reason: A high potassium level can increase the risk of digoxin toxicity. The normal range for potassium is typically 3.5 to 5.0 mEq/L, so a level of 5.5 mEq/L should be reported.

Choice B reason: A potassium level of 3.8 mEq/L is within the normal range and would not typically increase the risk of digoxin toxicity.

Choice C reason: A potassium level of 4.5 mEq/L is within the normal range and would not typically increase the risk of digoxin toxicity.

Choice D reason: A low potassium level can also increase the risk of digoxin toxicity, but the question asks for the result that does not increase the risk, making 2.9 mEq/L incorrect in this context.