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urbanoutfitters

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Question 1

The nurse assesses a patient for heart failure (HF). Which early findings would indicate decreased cardiac output and a potential for fluid overload from heart failure?
◦ Dizziness, syncope, palpitations
◦ Pallor and/or cyanosis of extremities
◦ PAWP of 12 and CVP of 6
◦ Orthopnea, peripheral edema, crackles

Question 2

Which assessment finding indicates that a patient's heart failure (HF) is worsening?
◦ The onset of atrial fibrillation
◦ A decrease in heart rate to 66 bpm
◦ Louder S1 and S2 heart sounds
◦ An increase in O2 saturation to greater than 90%
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Reply #1 on: Jun 2, 2019
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