Medsurg 2 - Midterm QUESTIONS AND COMPLETE ANSWERS

Medsurg 2 - Midterm A nurse in a provider's office is assessing a client who reports dyspnea and fatigue. Physical assessment reveals tachycardia and weak peripheral pulses. The nurse should recognize these findings as manifestations of which of the following conditions? ANSWER: Heart failure Rationale: Fatigue and tachycardia are early manifestations of heart failure. Other manifestations include dyspnea and weak peripheral pulses. ANSWER: Excessive thrombosis and bleeding Rationale: The nurse should expect excessive thrombosis and bleeding of mucous membranes because both DIC impairs both coagulation and anticoagulation pathways. ANSWER: Instruct the client to call 911 Rationale: The nurse should instruct the client to call 911 for transportation to the emergency department because the client is having unstable angina or an acute myocardial infraction. ANSWER: The client experiences sudden weakness of one arm and leg. Rationale:Sudden weakness or numbness of the face and one arm or leg and can indicate that the client is