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burchfield96

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Which statement is an appropriate nursing diagnosis for the homebound cardiac client who has become fatigued upon minimal exertion?
 
  A) Activity Intolerance related to decreased cardiac output as evidenced by fatigue
  B) Decreased Cardiac Output related to advanced cardiac disease
  C) Fluid Volume Excess related to immobility and fatigue
  D) Immobility related to advanced cardiac disease and frequent fatigue.

Question 2

The nurse explains to the client scheduled to undergo a cardiac catheterization that the test involves the use of:
 
  A) a Doppler instrument to determine coronary blood flow.
  B) a catheter through the chest wall to measure cardiac output.
  C) high-frequency sound waves to detect coronary blood flow.
  D) radiopaque dye injected into an artery to visualize heart function.



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nixon_s

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Answer to Question 1

Ans: A
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Activity intolerance is a significant problem for clients with cardiovascular dysfunction, although it is not exclusively a cardiovascular problem.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: D
Feedback:
Catheterization of the heart and large vessel is used to determine precise information concerning valve function and cardiac muscle strength. Radiopaque dye is used for this purpose. A catheter is not introduced through the chest wall and neither Doppler nor sound waves are used.




burchfield96

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Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it


komodo7

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

 

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