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Cardiac
The nurse is assessing the neurovascular status of a client who
returned to the surgical nursing unit 4 hours ago after
undergoing aortoiliac bypass graft. The affected leg is warm, and
the nurse notes redness and edema. The pedal pulse is palpable
and unchanged from admission. How should the nurse correctly
interpret the client's neurovascular status?
The neurovascular status is normal because of increased blood flow
through the leg.
The nurse is evaluating the condition of a client after
pericardiocentesis performed to treat cardiac tamponade.
Which observation would indicate that the procedure was
effective? A rise in blood pressure
A client with variant angina is scheduled to receive an oral calcium
channel blocker twice daily. Which statement by the client
indicates the need for further teaching?
"My spouse told me that since I have developed this problem, we are
going to stop
walking in the mall every morning."
The nurse is monitoring a client with acute pericarditis for signs of
cardiac tamponade. Which assessment finding indicates the
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presence of this complication?
Muffled or distant heart sounds
The home care nurse is providing instructions to a client with an
arterial ischemic leg ulcer about home care management and self-
care management. Which statement, if made by the client,
indicates a need for further instruction?
"I need to be sure that I elevate my leg above the level of my heart for
at least an hour every day."
The nurse is providing instructions to a client with a diagnosis of
hypertension regarding high- sodium items to be avoided. The
nurse instructs the client to avoid consuming which item?
Antacids
The nurse is preparing discharge instructions for a client with
Raynaud's disease. The nurse should plan to provide which
instruction to the client?
Stop smoking because it causes cutaneous blood vessel spasm
The nurse is developing a plan of care for a client with varicose
veins in whom skin breakdown occurred over the varicosities as a
result of secondary infection. Which is a priority intervention?
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Elevate the legs higher than the heart
The nurse in the medical unit is reviewing the laboratory test
results for a client who has been transferred from the intensive
care unit (ICU). The nurse notes that a cardiac troponin T assay
was performed while the client was in the ICU. The nurse
determines that this test was performed to assist in diagnosing
which condition?
Myocardial infarction
A client is admitted to the visiting nurse service for assessment
and follow-up after being discharged from the hospital with new-
onset heart failure (HF). The nurse teaches the client about the
dietary restrictions required with HF. Which statement by the
client indicates that further teaching is needed?
"I'm going to have a ham and cheese sandwich and potato chips for
lunch.
The nurse is performing a health screening on a 54-year-old client.
The client has a blood pressure of 118/78 mm Hg, total cholesterol
level of 190 mg/dL (4.9 mmol/L), and fasting blood glucose level of
184 mg/dL (10.2 mmol/L). The nurse interprets this to mean that
the client has which modifiable risk factor for coronary artery
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disease (CAD)?
Glucose intolerance
The nurse is trying to determine the ability of the client with
myocardial infarction (MI) to manage independently at home after
discharge. Which statement by the client is the strongest
indicator of the potential for difficulty after discharge?
"I don't have anyone to help me with doing heavy housework at
home."
The home care nurse has taught a client with a problem of
inadequate cardiac output about helpful lifestyle adaptations to
promote health. Which statement by the client best
demonstrates an understanding of the information provided?
"I will eat enough daily fiber to prevent straining at stool."
A client has been experiencing difficulty with completion of daily
activities because of underlying cardiovascular disease, as
evidenced by exertional fatigue and increased blood pressure.
Which observation by the nurse best indicates client
progress in meeting goals for this problem?
Ambulates 10 feet (3 meters) farther each day
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