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corkyiscool3328

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When caring for a pregnant woman with suspected cardiomyopathy, the nurse must be alert for signs and symptoms of cardiac decompensation, which include
 
  a. A regular heart rate and hypertension
  b. An increased urinary output, tachycardia, and dry cough
  c. Shortness of breath, bradycardia, and hypertension
  d. Dyspnea; crackles; and an irregular, weak pulse

Question 2

The primary nursing intervention to prevent bacterial endocarditis is
 
  a. Institute measures to prevent dental procedures.
  b. Counsel parents of high-risk children about prophylactic antibiotics.
  c. Observe children for complications, such as embolism and heart failure.
  d. Encourage restricted mobility in susceptible children.



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Answer to Question 1

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A These symptoms are not generally associated with cardiac decompensation.
B Of these symptoms, only tachycardia is indicative of cardiac decompensation.
C Of these symptoms, only dyspnea is indicative of cardiac decompensation.
D Signs of cardiac decompensation include dyspnea; crackles; an irregular, weak,
rapid pulse; rapid respirations; a moist, frequent cough; generalized edema;
increasing fatigue; and cyanosis of the lips and nail beds.

Answer to Question 2

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A Dental procedures should be done to maintain a high level of oral health.
Prophylactic antibiotics are necessary.
B The objective of nursing care is to counsel the parents of high risk children about
both the need for prophylactic antibiotics for dental procedures and the necessity
of maintaining excellent oral health. The child's dentist should be aware of the
child's cardiac condition.
C Observing children for complications should be done, but maintaining good oral
health and prophylactic antibiotics is important.
D Encouraging restricted mobility should be done, but maintaining good oral health
and prophylactic antibiotics is important.




corkyiscool3328

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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Wow, this really help


debra928

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

 

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