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kshipps

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on: Jul 23, 2018
Which symptom is commonly assessed by the nurse when a patient has left ventricular heart failure?
 
  a. Weight gain
  b. Swelling in the legs
  c. Jugular vein distention
  d. Crackles in the lungs

Question 2

Which action is most important when the nurse prepares to administer an oral drug to a patient of any age?
 
  a. Asking the patient whether he or she prefers a tablet or a capsule
  b. Determining when the patient last ate or drank
  c. Assessing whether the patient has nausea
  d. Checking the patient's ability to swallow


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blakeserpa

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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When the left ventricle fails, less blood is pumped out to the body and backs up into the pulmo-nary system causing signs of pulmonary congestion such as crackles and wheezes. Weight gain, peripheral swelling, and jugular vein distention are all signs of right ventricular failure.

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A patient who cannot swallow should not take any drug, drink, or food by the oral route. The risk for aspiration is very high and can lead to many serious complications, even death.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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