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kellyjaisingh

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on: Jul 24, 2018
Which nursing assessment is most important to determine fluid status for a patient with heart failure?
 
  a. Auscultation of lungs
  b. Daily weights
  c. Intake and output
  d. Measurement of abdominal girth

Question 2

The nurse is providing teaching to a patient with heart failure who has been prescribed nifedipine, a calcium channel blocker. Which statement by the nurse is accurate?
 
  a. This medication dilates your coronary arteries.
  b. This medication will help your kidneys get rid of fluid.
  c. This medication reduces volume returning to your heart so it doesn't overstretch.
  d. This medication reduces the resistance your heart has to pump against.


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cegalasso

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Reply #1 on: Jul 24, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Daily weights are the best indicator of fluid gain or loss. Auscultation of lungs, measurement of intake and output, and measurement of abdominal girth are not the best indicators of fluid status.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
This medication reduces afterload or the resistance against which the heart has to pump. This medication is not used in heart failure for this reason, does not have a diuretic effect, and does not reduce volume.


kellyjaisingh

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Reply 2 on: Jul 24, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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