Author Question: Which of the following would the nurse most likely assess in a client diagnosed with right-sided ... (Read 15 times)

dalyningkenk · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

Which of the following would the nurse most likely assess in a client diagnosed with right-sided heart failure?

1. Distended neck veins
2. Oliguria
3. Cough with frothy blood-tinged sputum
4. Syncope

Question 2

A client is undergoing diagnostic testing for infective endocarditis. Which of the following laboratory tests would be most useful in diagnosis?

1. Basic metabolic panel
2. Blood cultures
3. Reticulocyte count
4. Prothrombin time

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

Answer to Question 1

1
An assessment finding in a client diagnosed with right-sided heart failure is distended neck veins. Oliguria, cough with frothy blood-tinged sputum, and syncope are all clinical manifestations of left-sided heart failure.

Answer to Question 2

2
Blood cultures identify the causative organisms. A basic metabolic panel gives the current status of the client's acid/base balance and electrolytes. The reticulocyte count determines bone marrow function and evaluates erythropoietic activity. The prothrombin time is useful in monitoring anticoagulant therapy.