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faduma

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Dependent edema of the extremities, enlargement of the liver, oliguria, jugular vein distention, and abdominal distention are signs and symptoms of
 
  a. right-sided heart failure.
  b. left-sided heart failure.
  c. cardiac dysrhythmias.
  d. valvular heart disease.

Question 2

The patient has been hospitalized for congestive heart failure (CHF) three times in the last 4 months. While preparing the discharge teaching plan, the nurse assesses that he does not comply with his medication regimen.
 
  The nurse's immediate course of action would be to a. reteach him about his medications.
  b. have a serious talk with him and his family about compliance.
  c. arrange for home visits after discharge.
  d. collect more information to identify his reasons for noncompliance.



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Answer to Question 1

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Inability of the right ventricle to pump blood forward into the lungs results in peripheral congestion. Edema is a sign of increased fluid in interstitial tissue and appears in dependent areas of the body such as the sacrum when supine and the feet and ankles while in an upright position.

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Nursing interventions include measures to prevent disease progression and complications. Reteaching about medication will not identify the cause of noncompliance.




faduma

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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
:D TYSM

 

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