Practice Perfusion NCLEX Questions And Answers (Verified Solution)

The nurse has completed an assessment on a client with a decreased cardiac output. Which findings should receive highest priority? a. BP 110/62, atrial fibrillation with HR 82, bibasilar crackles b. Confusion, urine output 15mL over the last 2 hours, orthopnea. c. SpO2 92 on 2 liters nasal cannula, respirations 20, 1+ edema of lower extremities. d. Weight gain of 1kg in 3 days, BP 130/80, mild dyspnea with exercise. b. A low urine output and confusion are signs of decreased tissue perfusion. Orthopnea is a sign of left-sided heart failure. Crackles, edema and weight gain should be monitored closely, but the levels are not as high a priority. With atrial fibrillation there is a loss of atrial kick, but the blood pressure and heart rate are stable Which of the following is an expected outcome when a client is receiving an IV administration of furosemide? a. Increased blood pressure b. Increased urine output c. Decreased pain d. Decreased premature ventricular contractions b. Furosemide is a loop diuretic that acts