Author Question: In planning the care for a client diagnosed with heart failure, which of the following would be an ... (Read 53 times)

V@ndy87 · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

In planning the care for a client diagnosed with heart failure, which of the following would be an appropriate goal?

1. Reduce myocardial contractility.
2. Increase cardiac workload.
3. Decrease ejection fraction.
4. Increase activity levels.

Question 2

The nurse is providing a medication to reduce the preoperative client's anxiety. Which of the following medications is the nurse most likely providing to the client?

1. Hydrogen ion antagonist
2. Anticholinergic
3. Calcium channel blocker
4. Opioid

TheDev123 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

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An increase in activity levels would be an appropriate goal for the client diagnosed with heart failure. The other options would be a decrease in ability, function, or management of the heart failure patient.

Answer to Question 2

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Opioids provide analgesia, decrease anxiety, and provide sedation. Calcium channel blockers treat specific heart problems. Hydrogen ion antagonists are used to reduce gastric secretions. Anticholinergics are used to reduce oral and respiratory tract secretions.