This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: A nurse assesses a client admitted to the cardiac unit. Which statement by the client alerts the ... (Read 74 times)

stock

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 573
on: Jun 25, 2018
A nurse assesses a client admitted to the cardiac unit. Which statement by the client alerts the nurse to the possibility of right-sided heart failure?
 
  a. I sleep with four pillows at night.
  b. My shoes fit really tight lately.
  c. I wake up coughing every night.
  d. I have trouble catching my breath.

Question 2

A nurse assesses a client in an outpatient clinic. Which statement alerts the nurse to the possibility of left-sided heart failure?
 
  a. I have been drinking more water than usual.
  b. I am awakened by the need to urinate at night.
  c. I must stop halfway up the stairs to catch my breath.
  d. I have experienced blurred vision on several occasions.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

Laurenleakan

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 309
Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Signs of systemic congestion occur with right-sided heart failure. Fluid is retained, pressure builds in the venous system, and peripheral edema develops. Left-sided heart failure symptoms include respiratory symptoms. Orthopnea, coughing, and difficulty breathing all could be results of left-sided heart failure.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Clients with left-sided heart failure report weakness or fatigue while performing normal activities of daily living, as well as difficulty breathing, or catching their breath. This occurs as fluid moves into the alveoli. Nocturia is often seen with right-sided heart failure. Thirst and blurred vision are not related to heart failure.


stock

  • Member
  • Posts: 573
Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

ryansturges

  • Member
  • Posts: 338
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

During pregnancy, a woman is more likely to experience bleeding gums and nosebleeds caused by hormonal changes that increase blood flow to the mouth and nose.

Did you know?

Although puberty usually occurs in the early teenage years, the world's youngest parents were two Chinese children who had their first baby when they were 8 and 9 years of age.

Did you know?

Excessive alcohol use costs the country approximately $235 billion every year.

Did you know?

Thyroid conditions may make getting pregnant impossible.

Did you know?

The lipid bilayer is made of phospholipids. They are arranged in a double layer because one of their ends is attracted to water while the other is repelled by water.

The nurse needs to inform the patient with impaired vision when a touch is to occur and ask permissi The nurse needs to inform the patient with impaired vision when a touch is to occur and ask permissi
The Cardiac Landmarks. A = Aortic Area; P = Pulmonic Area; E = Erb’s Point; T = Tri The Cardiac Landmarks. A = Aortic Area; P = Pulmonic Area; E = Erb’s Point; T = Tri
B, The nurse teaches the postoperative client to use an incentive spirometer to expand the lungs. B, The nurse teaches the postoperative client to use an incentive spirometer to expand the lungs.
Cardiac pacemaker. The pacemaker device is implanted beneath the skin near the heart, and the electr Cardiac pacemaker. The pacemaker device is implanted beneath the skin near the heart, and the electr
A dual-nozzle TBI unit on a Chevrolet 5.0 L V-8 engine. The fuel is squirted above the throttle ... A dual-nozzle TBI unit on a Chevrolet 5.0 L V-8 engine. The fuel is squirted above the throttle ...
The nurse begins the general survey The nurse begins the general survey
Video: Introduction to Photolithography - WC, BLF, PA, Hard and Soft baking

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library