Exam 7: Care of the Patient Experiencing Heart Failure

The nurse assesses a patient for heart failure (HF). Which early findings would indicate decreased cardiac output and a potential for fluid overload from heart failure?

While caring for a patient in heart failure, the nurse assesses an elevated blood pressure and significant peripheral edema. How is the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system causing these symptoms? Select all that apply.

A patient with heart failure is scheduled for an echocardiogram. When should the nurse expect to schedule a cardiac catheterization for this patient?

A patient with heart failure has a decreasing cardiac output. Why should the nurse expect compensatory mechanisms to be activated?

Which assessment finding indicates that a patient's heart failure (HF) is worsening?

A patient with heart failure is experiencing increased fatigue and has a weight gain of 1 kg. Of what is this patient demonstrating signs?

The nurse reviews a new order written for a patient with heart failure. When should invasive hemodynamic monitoring be considered for this patient? Select all that apply.

The nurse teaches a patient with heart failure nonpharmacological strategies to improve quality of life. What should be included in these instructions? Select all that apply.

A patient with heart failure begins to cough pink frothy sputum. Which pressure should the nurse assess to confirm this manifestation?

A patient is diagnosed with diastolic heart failure. What should the nurse realize is the cause of this type of heart failure? Select all that apply.

The nurse is caring for a patient with acute decompensated heart failure (HF) receiving BiPAP. What is the purpose of this treatment?

A patient with heart failure is prescribed fosinopril (Monopril). For which reason should the nurse question this medication? Select all that apply.

The nurse prepares discharge material for a patient with heart failure. What should be included in this teaching?

Which finding would support the diagnosis of heart failure (HF)?

The nurse is reviewing a patient's medical history. Which factor in the history most likely contributed to the patient's development of heart failure? Select all that apply.

The central venous pressure of a patient with heart failure is slowly increasing. What should this finding suggest to the nurse?