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Title: The nurse suspects that a patient is experiencing a neuroendocrine response from low cardiac output ...
Post by: oleoys on Mar 1, 2018
The nurse suspects that a patient is experiencing a neuroendocrine response from low cardiac output in heart failure. What manifestations did the nurse assess to make this clinical decision?
 
  Select all that apply.
 
  1. irregular heart rhythm
  2. gastrointestinal bleeding
  3. blood pressure 188/94 mmHg
  4. nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea
  5. heart rate 112 beats per minute

Question 2

A patient newly diagnosed with heart failure is prescribed 40 mg of furosemide (Lasix) to be given IV push. Knowing that the patient is also prescribed digoxin (Lanoxin), the nurse should review which laboratory result?
 
  1. sodium level
  2. digoxin level
  3. creatinine level
  4. potassium level

Question 3

A patient with endocarditis develops sudden leg pain with pallor, tingling, and loss of peripheral pulses. What should the nurse do first?
 
  1. notify the physician about these findings
  2. elevate the leg above the level of the heart
  3. wrap the extremity in a loose, warm blanket and apply a foot cradle
  4. perform passive range of motion (PROM) exercises to stimulate circulation

Question 4

The nurse is caring for patients on a cardiac unit. Which patient should the nurse assess first?
 
  1. patient with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy who is reporting dyspnea
  2. patient who had a cardiac catheterization and will be ambulating for the first time
  3. patient receiving antibiotics for bacterial endocarditis who is reporting anxiety and chest pain
  4. patient recovering from coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) surgery with a temperature of 101F.

Question 5

A patient is demonstrating signs of ineffective peripheral tissue perfusion. What intervention would be appropriate for this patient?
 
  1. Encourage patient to reduce level of exercise.
  2. Discuss smoking cessation techniques.
  3. Keep extremities cool.
  4. Assist with pillow placement under knees.

Question 6

The nurse is reviewing data collected on a group of patients. Which patient should the nurse realize is at risk for high-output heart failure?
 
  1. a patient with chronic anemia
  2. a person with untreated hypertension
  3. an individual with untreated hypothyroidism
  4. someone who abuses sedatives and analgesics

Question 7

An older patient with a history of heart failure is experiencing dyspnea, weight gain, chest pain, and increasing edema of the lower extremities.
 
  The patient's blood pressure is elevated. What should the nurse ask to help determine why the patient is currently having health problems?
 
  1. Are you married?
  2. Have you been out of the country lately?
  3. Do you have grandchildren that you babysit?
  4. Have you attended any recent family or social gatherings?

Question 8

The nurse is reviewing information received in report for a group of patients. Which patient should the nurse assess first?
 
  1. patient with occasional chest pain who has recently been diagnosed with gallbladder disease
  2. older patient with heart failure who was admitted with increasing edema of the lower extremities
  3. newly admitted patient complaining of substernal chest pain and whose father died recently from heart disease
  4. patient complaining of chest pain and hyperventilating after a family member leaves the room following an argument


Title: The nurse suspects that a patient is experiencing a neuroendocrine response from low cardiac output ...
Post by: eclectickayla on Mar 1, 2018
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Title: The nurse suspects that a patient is experiencing a neuroendocrine response from low cardiac output ...
Post by: oleoys on Mar 1, 2018
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Title: The nurse suspects that a patient is experiencing a neuroendocrine response from low cardiac output ...
Post by: eclectickayla on Mar 1, 2018
Happy to help