Author Question: The nurse volunteers at a senior citizen center. The nurse assesses which senior citizen as having ... (Read 88 times)

storky111 · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

The nurse volunteers at a senior citizen center. The nurse assesses which senior citizen as having the greatest risk of developing heart failure?

1. A 50-year-old black female who smokes
2. A 75-year-old white male who is overweight
3. A 69-year-old black male with hypertension
4. A 52-year-old white female with asthma

Question 2

The patient receives digoxin (Lanoxin). Which assessment findings would indicate adverse effects to this medication?

1. Tachycardia and hypotension
2. Blurred vision and tachycardia
3. Anorexia and nausea
4. Anorexia and constipation

Ptupou85 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 3
Rationale: Age, race, and hypertension lead to an increased risk for developing hypertension. Race and smoking are risk factors, but being female and younger decreases the overall risk. Age and obesity are risk factors, but not as much as age, black race, and hypertension. Asthma, by itself, is not considered a significant risk factor in the development of heart failure.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 3
Rationale: Anorexia and nausea are common adverse effects of digoxin (Lanoxin). Hypotension can occur, but bradycardia occurs, not tachycardia. Blurred vision can occur, but bradycardia occurs, not tachycardia. Anorexia can occur, but diarrhea is more likely than constipation.