The nurse assesses for which of the following in a client ...

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The nurse assesses for which of the following in a client receiving a calcium channel blocker? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Crackles
  B) Bradycardia
  C) Wheezing
  D) Dyspnea
  E) Peripheral edema

Question 2

When a nurse is obtaining a history from a client regarding anginal pain, which of the following should be included? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Duration of the pain
  B) Events that relieve anginal pain
  C) Events that trigger anginal pain
  D) Description of the pain
  E) Whether the pain radiates

[karmakat49]

Answer to Question 1

Ans: A, D, E
Feedback:
A client receiving a calcium channel blocker should be monitored for signs of heart failure (dyspnea, weight gain, peripheral edema, abnormal lung sounds such as crackles or rales, and jugular vein distention). The physician should be notified immediately if any of these signs develop.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: B, C, D, E
Feedback:
A client history regarding anginal pain should include a description of the pain, whether the pain radiates and to where it radiates, what events appear to trigger the pain, and what events appear to relieve the pain.

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Great answer, keep it coming

[softEldritch]

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