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The nurse would assess closely for signs of right-sided heart failure which include (select all that apply):
 
  a. cough.
  b. increasing abdominal girth.
  c. shortness of breath.
  d. edema of feet and ankles.
  e. distended jugular veins.
  f.
  orthopnea.

Question 2

The nurse would design teaching for a patient with Raynaud disease to include which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Warming hands and feet with a heating pad
  b. Using mittens in cold weather
  c. Practicing stress-reducing techniques
  d. Complete smoking cessation
  e. Using caution when cleaning the refrigerator or freezer



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: B, D, E
Indicators of right-sided heart failure are distended jugular veins, anorexia, abdominal distention from ascites, liver enlargement with right upper quadrant pain, and edema of feet and ankles.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B, C, D, E
Nursing interventions include patient teaching in techniques for stress reduction, avoiding exposure to cold, and techniques for smoking cessation.




RRMR

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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
:D TYSM


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

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