Question 1
While caring for a patient in heart failure, the nurse assesses an elevated blood pressure and significant peripheral edema. How is the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system causing these symptoms? Select all that apply.
Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.◦ Decreases cardiac output
◦ Causes arteriolar vasodilation
◦ Decreases heart rate
◦ Releases angiotensin II
◦ Releases aldosterone
Question 2
A patient is diagnosed with left-sided heart failure. What should the nurse include when describing the disease process to this patient? Select all that apply.
Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.◦ Extra fluid can build up in the lower extremities.
◦ Pumping action of the heart is impaired.
◦ Blood backs up in the left side of the heart.
◦ Extra fluid can build up in the lungs.
◦ Filling action of the heart is impaired.
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