Question 1

During a home visit, the nurse learns that a patient with chronic heart failure is planning to quit cardiac rehabilitation because of the fear of dying while on the treadmill. Which response by the nurse is best?

Accepted Answer

A) "I don't blame you for feeling frustrated, I hate to exercise too." 
B) "People don't die on the treadmill; it's to make your heart stronger." 
C) "It sounds like you want to give up. I'll call the doctor and have you transferred to the hospice program." 
D) "You sound upset. Did you know research shows that cardiac rehab programs give people better medical outcomes and a higher quality of life?"

Question 2

The nurse is caring for a patient with heart failure receiving enalapril (Vasotec) 5 mg by mouth daily. The available dose is 10-mg tablets. How many tablets will the nurse administer? Enter the numeral only.

Accepted Answer

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Question 3

The nurse is teaching a patient about prevention of paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea. Which topic should the nurse include in the teaching?

Accepted Answer

A) Sleep in the prone position. 
B) Sleep on the right side. 
C) Lay flat with legs elevated. 
D) Use three pillows to sleep upright.

Question 4

The nurse is calculating the intake for a patient who received 50 mL of an antibiotic, 120 mL of juice, 60 mL of water, and 240 mL of green tea. Calculate the patient's total intake. Enter the numeral only.

Accepted Answer

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Question 5

The HCP wants to be notified if a patient recovering from a heart transplant has a urine output less than 0.5 mL/kg/hr. The patient weighs 176 lb. What is the amount of urine the patient has to produce before the HCP is notified?

Accepted Answer

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Exam 26: Nursing Care of Patients With Heart Failure

During a home visit, the nurse learns that a patient with chronic heart failure is planning to quit cardiac rehabilitation because of the fear of dying while on the treadmill. Which response by the nurse is best?

The nurse is caring for a patient with heart failure receiving enalapril (Vasotec) 5 mg by mouth daily. The available dose is 10-mg tablets. How many tablets will the nurse administer? Enter the numeral only.

The nurse is teaching a patient about prevention of paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea. Which topic should the nurse include in the teaching?

The nurse is calculating the intake for a patient who received 50 mL of an antibiotic, 120 mL of juice, 60 mL of water, and 240 mL of green tea. Calculate the patient's total intake. Enter the numeral only.

The HCP wants to be notified if a patient recovering from a heart transplant has a urine output less than 0.5 mL/kg/hr. The patient weighs 176 lb. What is the amount of urine the patient has to produce before the HCP is notified?