Author Question: An older adult client with chronic heart failure is found to have cardiomegaly. The client asks you ... (Read 23 times)

joesmith1212 · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

An older adult client with chronic heart failure is found to have cardiomegaly. The client asks you to explain what has caused this problem. Which of the following would be most accurate?

1. Damage from bacteria collecting on heart valves
2. Being too sedentary or immobile for years
3. Decreased elasticity of the arteries and veins
4. Elevated cholesterol and triglyceride levels

Question 2

The nurse is reviewing the client's chart for new orders. The essential parts of a drug order include: Standard Text: Select all that apply.

1. Full name of the client.
2. Age of the client.
3. Name of the drug.
4. How the drug is to be administered.
5. Signature of the pharmacist.

okolip · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

3
Rationale: As the client ages, the elasticity of the arteries and veins declines, resulting in loss of flexibility, leading to hypertension and poor venous return to the heart. The end result is heart failure with Cardiomegaly, as the heart works harder to maintain adequate cardiac output.

Answer to Question 2

1,3,4
Rationale: The full name of the client is an essential part of a drug order.