Exam 19: Care of Patients with Cardiac Disorders

When the nurse assesses an apical pulse of 52,the nurse documents this arrhythmia as _________.

The nurse is caring for a patient with suspected right-sided heart failure.Which manifestation best supports this potential diagnosis?

The statement indicates that the nurse's teaching about the purpose of an implanted cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD)has been successful?

The nurse is caring for a patient with a history of left-sided congestive heart failure (CHF).Which finding leads the nurse to suspect that the patient could be experiencing an acute exacerbation of this condition?

The nurse in a skilled nursing facility is caring for an 80-year-old patient who develops a productive cough with pink,frothy sputum.Which independent interventions should the nurse implement immediately?

The patient suffering from ventricular tachydysrhythmia may benefit from _________________ when medications are not effectively treating the disorder.

The home health nurse is caring for a patient with congestive heart failure (CHF).Which assessment finding should the nurse report immediately to the physician?