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RRMR · **on:** Jul 11, 2018

The nurse would assess closely for signs of right-sided heart failure which include (select all that apply):

a. cough.
b. increasing abdominal girth.
c. shortness of breath.
d. edema of feet and ankles.
e. distended jugular veins.
f.
orthopnea.

Question 2

The nurse would design teaching for a patient with Raynaud disease to include which of the following? (Select all that apply.)

a. Warming hands and feet with a heating pad
b. Using mittens in cold weather
c. Practicing stress-reducing techniques
d. Complete smoking cessation
e. Using caution when cleaning the refrigerator or freezer

enass · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 11, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B, D, E
Indicators of right-sided heart failure are distended jugular veins, anorexia, abdominal distention from ascites, liver enlargement with right upper quadrant pain, and edema of feet and ankles.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B, C, D, E
Nursing interventions include patient teaching in techniques for stress reduction, avoiding exposure to cold, and techniques for smoking cessation.