Exam 35: Care of Patients with Cardiac Problems

A nurse assesses a client who is diagnosed with infective endocarditis.Which assessment findings should the nurse expect? (Select all that apply.)

A nurse collaborates with an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)to provide care for a client with congestive heart failure.Which instructions should the nurse provide to the UAP when delegating care for this client? (Select all that apply.)

A nurse cares for a client with infective endocarditis.Which infection control precautions should the nurse use?

A nurse cares for a client recovering from prosthetic valve replacement surgery.The client asks,"Why will I need to take anticoagulants for the rest of my life?" How should the nurse respond?

After teaching a client who is recovering from a heart transplant to change positions slowly,the client asks,"Why is this important?" How should the nurse respond?

A nurse teaches a client who is prescribed digoxin (Lanoxin)therapy.Which statement should the nurse include in this client's teaching?

While assessing a client on a cardiac unit,a nurse identifies the presence of an S? gallop.Which action should the nurse take next?

A nurse prepares to discharge a client who has heart failure.Which questions should the nurse ask to ensure this client's safety prior to discharging home? (Select all that apply.)

A nurse assesses clients on a cardiac unit.Which client should the nurse identify as being at greatest risk for the development of left-sided heart failure?

A nurse cares for an older adult client with heart failure.The client states,"I don't know what to do.I don't want to be a burden to my daughter,but I can't do it alone.Maybe I should die." How should the nurse respond?

A nurse assesses a client in an outpatient clinic.Which statement alerts the nurse to the possibility of left-sided heart failure?

A nurse is caring for a client with acute pericarditis who reports substernal precordial pain that radiates to the left side of the neck.Which nonpharmacologic comfort measure should the nurse implement?

A nurse evaluates laboratory results for a client with heart failure.Which results should the nurse expect? (Select all that apply.)