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PNU 133 PrepU Passpoint Cardiovascular DisordersQuestions With Complete Solutions
A client experiences orthostatic hypotension while receiving
furosemide to treat hypertension. How should the nurse
intervene? Correct Answer Instruct the client to flex the calf
muscles and then sit up for several minutes before standing.
A client has experienced a myocardial infarction (MI). Which
intervention should the nurse include when assisting with the
plan of care to prevent constipation? Correct Answer
Administer a stool softener.
A client has sudden cardiac death. Which arrhythmia commonly
associated with sudden cardiac death does the nurse suspect this
client may have experienced? Correct Answer ventricular
fibrillation
A client is admitted to the health care facility for treatment of an
abdominal aortic aneurysm. When planning this client's care, the
nurse formulates interventions with which goal in mind?
Correct Answer Stabilizing the heart rate and blood pressure
and easing anxiety
A client is admitted to the hospital displaying sinus bradycardia,
nausea, anorexia, and blurred vision. What should the nurse
suspect this client to be experiencing? Correct Answer digoxin
toxicity
A client is being discharged from the hospital with a permanent
cardiac pacemaker that is set at 72 beats/minute. The nurse
, should instruct the client to report which pulse rate immediately
to the physician? Correct Answer 64 beats/minute
A client is recovering from coronary artery bypass graft
(CABG) surgery. Which nursing diagnosis takes highest priority
at this time? Correct Answer Decreased cardiac output related
to depressed myocardial function, deficient fluid volume, or
impaired electrical conduction
A client reports recent onset of sporadic chest pain with
exertion. The client also has fatigue and mild ankle swelling,
which is worst at the end of the day. The nurse suspects a
cardiovascular disorder. When exploring the chief concern, the
nurse should find out if the client has any other common
cardiovascular symptoms, such as: Correct Answer shortness
of breath.
A client who has been prescribed nitroglycerin, metoprolol, and
furosemide is dizzy and has a blood pressure of 84/50 mm Hg.
Which action should the nurse take when the medications are
scheduled to be provided? Correct Answer Withhold the
medications, and notify the health care provider.
A client who is being treated for unilateral lower extremity deep
vein thrombophlebitis is being discharged. Which statement
made by the client indicates to the nurse that additional
discharge education is needed? Correct Answer "Tight
compression hose rolled down behind the knee won't fall down
and improves the circulation in my legs."
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