Exam 16: Perfusion

A client states to the nurse,"I know I have high blood pressure but I don't want to take medication." Based on this data,which health problem is the client at risk for developing?

A nurse is educating a client with cardiomyopathy about diet choices which are appropriate for the client's condition.Which statement is inappropriate for the nurse to include in the teaching session?

A nurse caring for a client with disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC)is reviewing the client's diagnostic tests.Which test result is common in DIC?

A client with angina is experiencing acute chest pain.Which actions would the nurse implement at this time? Select all that apply.

A client is receiving procainamide hydrochloride (Pronestyl)for treatment of a dysrhythmia.Which outcome indicates the client is adhering to the provided medication instruction?

The nurse is planning care for a client with deep venous thrombosis (DVT).Which nursing diagnosis would be a priority for this client?

The nurse is instructing a client on lifestyle changes to prevent the onset of heart disease.Which should be included in this teaching session? Select all that apply.

A nurse caring for clients with heart failure must be aware of the compensatory mechanisms activated in heart failure.Which physiology is not associated with the neuroendocrine compensatory mechanism?

An older adult client is experiencing hypovolemic shock.Which is the priority intervention for this client?

A nurse is caring for a client with heart failure secondary to an acute non-cardiac condition.Which condition would be excluded from the client's cause of heart failure?

The nurse is concerned that a client with an alteration in perfusion is at risk for inadequate oxygenation.What should the nurse consider when planning for this client's potential health problem?

A client with primary hypertension is prescribed terazosin (Hytrin)to treat this condition.When teaching the client about how this drug works to decrease blood pressure,which mechanism of action provides the rationale for the use of the medication?

The nurse is assessing a client who is 20 weeks pregnant.Which health issue should the nurse recognize as increasing this client's risk for the development of eclampsia?

A client is prescribed metoprolol for a heart disorder.What should the nurse teach the client about this medication?

The nurse caring for a client recovering from an abdominal hysterectomy suspects the client is experiencing a pulmonary embolism.Which clinical manifestation supports the nurse's suspicion?

The nurse is concerned that a client is demonstrating early signs of hypovolemic shock.Which assessment findings support the nurse's concern? Select all that apply.

The nurse is providing care to a client who has experienced several episodes of angina.Which is a primary outcome for this client?

A client with disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC)has a nursing diagnosis of Ineffective Tissue Perfusion.Which action is inappropriate for this nursing diagnosis?

A client being treated for hypovolemic shock is prescribed a low dose of dopamine.Which outcome does the nurse anticipate for this client?

A client admitted with the diagnosis of cardiomyopathy becomes short of breath with ambulation and eating,and fatigued with routine care activities.Which nursing diagnosis does the nurse include in the client's plan of care?