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tfester

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A client is diagnosed with heart failure. Which of the following diagnostic tests is useful to determine the degree of the failure?
 
  1. Brain natriuretic peptide level
  2. Blood cultures
  3. Sedimentation rate
  4. Arterial blood gas

Question 2

Which of the following can the nurse do to help an elderly client scheduled for a surgical procedure?
 
  1. Work at a slower pace.
  2. Speed up the pace so the client has time to rest.
  3. Talk to family members and leave the client alone.
  4. Send them to the surgical holding area in advance.


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aliotak

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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
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Brain natriuretic peptide is a hormone found in the left ventricle; it is used to help diagnose and grade the severity of heart failure. Blood cultures are used to diagnose carditis. Sedimentation rate is used to diagnose pericarditis. Arterial blood gasses are not used to determine the degree of heart failure.

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When caring for elderly clients, pace is important. Nurses should slow the pace. The nurse should not ignore the client. The nurse should also not send the client to the surgical holding area in advance since this could prove to be uncomfortable for the elderly client.


tfester

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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Excellent

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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