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

Author Question: A male patient has been admitted with congestive heart failure. Although the patient is sitting in a ... (Read 120 times)

kwoodring

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 560
on: Jul 22, 2018
A male patient has been admitted with congestive heart failure. Although the patient is sitting in a semi-Fowler position, the nurse cannot auscultate distinct heart tones. The nurse will correctly first
 
  1. Document that the heart tones are muffled.
  2. Count the apical rate as best as possible and then document it.
  3. Have the patient lean forward and toward his left side.
  4. Report the findings to the charge nurse.

Question 2

A female patient who was admitted after suffering a stroke becomes frustrated because she is unable to respond verbally to the nurse's questions. The nurse, understanding the complications following a stroke, charts that the patient is
 
  1. Dysphasic.
  2. Dysphagic.
  3. Aphasic.
  4. Dyspneic.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

Jane

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 309
Reply #1 on: Jul 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: 3

Answer to Question 2

ANS: 3


kwoodring

  • Member
  • Posts: 560
Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
:D TYSM

robbielu01

  • Member
  • Posts: 336
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

For about 100 years, scientists thought that peptic ulcers were caused by stress, spicy food, and alcohol. Later, researchers added stomach acid to the list of causes and began treating ulcers with antacids. Now it is known that peptic ulcers are predominantly caused by Helicobacter pylori, a spiral-shaped bacterium that normally exist in the stomach.

Did you know?

There are approximately 3 million unintended pregnancies in the United States each year.

Did you know?

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

Did you know?

The term bacteria was devised in the 19th century by German biologist Ferdinand Cohn. He based it on the Greek word "bakterion" meaning a small rod or staff. Cohn is considered to be the father of modern bacteriology.

Did you know?

More than 50% of American adults have oral herpes, which is commonly known as "cold sores" or "fever blisters." The herpes virus can be active on the skin surface without showing any signs or causing any symptoms.

Summation of Heart Sounds, Opening Snap Summation of Heart Sounds, Opening Snap
Drugs for Heart Failure Drugs for Heart Failure
Gorillas live in one-male or multimale groups, from which females emigrate at sexual materity. Gorillas live in one-male or multimale groups, from which females emigrate at sexual materity.
A pharmacist can explain to a patient why medication may look different and ensure the correct ... A pharmacist can explain to a patient why medication may look different and ensure the correct ...
Embryonic Period - Embryonic Heart Embryonic Period - Embryonic Heart
Penetrating Trauma to the Heart (Nail) as Seen on Lateral Chest X-Ray Penetrating Trauma to the Heart (Nail) as Seen on Lateral Chest X-Ray
Video: Hormonal regulation of pregnancy - week 1

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library