180). Teach the direct benefit of a low- sodium diet. EB: Recommend a 2-3 gram/day sodium diet for most stable heart failure patient (Ackley & Ladwig, 2014, p. 180). My actions will be administer oxygen as needed per physician’s order. EB: Supplemental oxygen increases oxygen availability to the myocardium (Ackley & Ladwig, 2014, p. 180). I also need to place the patient in semi-Fowler’s or high Fowler’s position with legs down or in a position of comfort. EB: Elevating the head of the bed and legs in down position may decreases the work of breathing and may also decreases venous return and preload (Ackley & Ladwig, 2014, p. 180). The goal was met. The patient blood pressure and pulse were in normal range by the end of the