Question 1
When teaching a patient with heart failure about ventricular remodeling, the nurse should recognize that additional teaching is needed if the patient makes which statement about remodeling?
◦ "It
leads to progressive worsening of heart function."
◦ "It
occurs with an increase in blood pressure and results in weight gain."
◦ "It
develops primarily because the heart is pumping harder."
◦ "It
can be described as an enlargement of the pumping chamber."
Question 2
The nurse is reviewing a patient's medical history. Which factor in the history most likely contributed to the patient's development of heart failure? Select all that apply.
Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.◦ Being overweight
◦ Ischemic heart disease
◦ Drinking one or two alcoholic drinks daily
◦ Diabetes mellitus
◦ Hypertension
The nurse can make observations about the patient's general appearance while talking with the p
A medical lab technician.
William Kentridge, History of the Main Complaint.
Pneumonia patient’s chest x-ray. Note the irregular areas of density.
History