Author Question: The nurse is assessing a client diagnosed with left ventricular dysfunction. Which of the following ... (Read 24 times)

krzymel · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

The nurse is assessing a client diagnosed with left ventricular dysfunction. Which of the following would the nurse most likely assess? Select all that apply.

A) Dyspnea
B) Moist cough
C) Restlessness
D) Peripheral edema
E) Neck vein distention

Question 2

A nurse is preparing to administer a prescribed cardiotonic to a client. The nurse understands that the drug is being administered to achieve which of the following? Select all that apply.

A) Improved myocardial contractility
B) Increased myocardial efficiency
C) Increased blood pressure
D) Increased peripheral edema
E) Improved profusion to all body tissues

mohan · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Ans: A, B, C
Feedback:
The symptoms of left ventricular dysfunction include dyspnea; moist cough; production of frothy, pink sputum; orthopnea; restlessness; and anxiety. Right-sided failure (right ventricular dysfunction) can be seen with fluid backup in the body such as distended neck veins, peripheral edema, and hepatic engorgement.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A, B, E
Feedback:
Cardiotonics are drugs used to increase the efficiency and improve the contraction of the heart muscle, which leads to improved blood flow to all tissues of the body.