The nurse is providing education to a patient with altered ...

[magmichele12]

The nurse is providing education to a patient with altered cardiac function. When instructing this patient the nurse will encourage (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. alcohol consumed in moderation.
  b. use of salt substitute.
  c. regular, mild exercise.
  d. good skin care.
  e. stress reduction.

Question 2

Which statement(s) about vasodilators is/are true? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. They reduce systemic vascular resistance.
  b. They increase afterload.
  c. They reduce preload.
  d. They decrease pulmonary congestion.
  e. They increase tissue perfusion to muscles and organs.
  f. They increase the volume of blood returning to the heart.

[kishoreddi]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C, D, E
Regular, mild exercise; good skin care; and stress reduction should be encouraged with a patient with altered cardiac function. Alcohol intake should be eliminated from the diet. Salt substitutes are high in potassium, so use must be limited.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, C, D, E
Vasodilators reduce systemic vascular resistance (afterload), decrease preload, relieve pulmonary congestion, and increase tissue perfusion to muscles and vital organs. Vasodilators reduce systemic vascular resistance (afterload) and reduce preload so that the high volume of blood returning to the heart is decreased.