HEART FAILURE NCLEX PRACTICE EXAM | QUESTIONS
& ANSWERS (VERIFIED) | LATEST UPDATE | GRADED
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,A client with congestive heart failure, CHF, is prescribed digoxin (Lanoxin) and
furosemide (Lasix). Nursing interventions will include: (Select all that apply.)
Encourage intake of water and fruit juices.
Restrict intake of green, leafy vegetables.
Checking apical pulse before administering medication.
Monitor hemoglobin and hematocrit levels.
Monitor serum electrolytes.
Correct Answer: Checking apical pulse before administering medication.
Monitor serum electrolytes.
Rationale: Digoxin is a cardiac glycoside. which can slow heart rate, and an apical heart
rate is checked prior to administration. Lasix is a loop diuretic used in treatment of CHF,
which promotes not only water loss, but also loss of electrolytes. A low potassium level
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& ANSWERS (VERIFIED) | LATEST UPDATE | GRADED
A+
,A client with congestive heart failure, CHF, is prescribed digoxin (Lanoxin) and
furosemide (Lasix). Nursing interventions will include: (Select all that apply.)
Encourage intake of water and fruit juices.
Restrict intake of green, leafy vegetables.
Checking apical pulse before administering medication.
Monitor hemoglobin and hematocrit levels.
Monitor serum electrolytes.
Correct Answer: Checking apical pulse before administering medication.
Monitor serum electrolytes.
Rationale: Digoxin is a cardiac glycoside. which can slow heart rate, and an apical heart
rate is checked prior to administration. Lasix is a loop diuretic used in treatment of CHF,
which promotes not only water loss, but also loss of electrolytes. A low potassium level
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