Comprehensive Heart Failure, Postoperative, and
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What symptoms did the client present Shortness of breath, swollen feet and lower legs,
with on Day 1 in the emergency jugular vein distention, bilateral crackles, +2 pedal
department? edema.
What is the client's medical history? CHF and hypertension.
What medications is the client Carvedilol 6.25 mg PO BID, lisinopril 20 mg PO daily,
currently taking? furosemide 40 mg PO daily.
What vital signs were recorded on Temperature 37.2° C, Blood pressure 179/92 mm Hg,
Day 1 at 0800? Heart rate 94/min, Respiratory rate 22/min, Oxygen
saturation 94%.
What vital signs were recorded on Temperature 36.7° C, Blood pressure 146/72 mm Hg,
Day 2 at 1200? Heart rate 116/min, Respiratory rate 18/min, Oxygen
saturation 98%.
What does a positive Chvostek sign Possible hypocalcemia or hyperexcitability of nerves.
indicate?
What are the risk factors for Rheumatoid arthritis, high alcohol intake, lack of
osteoporosis in the client? exercise, family history, current use of prednisone.
What diagnostic result indicated Dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry showing greater
osteoporosis? than 2.5 standard deviation below normal.
,What should the nurse educate the Risk factors including rheumatoid arthritis, alcohol
client about regarding osteoporosis? intake, lack of exercise, family history, and
corticosteroid use.
What are the vital signs of the client Blood pressure 118/81 mm Hg, Respiratory rate 17/min,
post small bowel resection? Heart rate 95/min, Temperature 37° C, Oxygen
saturation 95%.
What should the nurse ask the client If they have noticed any dark, tarry stools.
post small bowel resection?
What is the expected finding for a Numbness of fingers.
client with respiratory alkalosis?
What should the nurse encourage for Use of the trapeze bar over their bed.
a client post-amputation?
What is the significance of a Indicates anemia.
hemoglobin level of 9.1 g/dL?
What is the normal range for 1.3 to 2.1 mEq/L.
magnesium levels?
What should the nurse prepare to Subcutaneous Vitamin B12 injections.
administer for a client with low vitamin
B12?
What is the expected medication for a Medications for neuropathy, such as gabapentin or
client with diabetes mellitus pregabalin.
experiencing tingling and burning
pain in feet?
What is a common finding in a client Paresthesia
with primary hypothyroidism?
, What should a nurse do for a client Help the client explore feelings related to elevators.
with a severe fear of elevators?
What should a nurse teach a client Avoid blowing your nose for 1 month after surgery.
after a myringoplasty to prevent
trauma?
What is a likely cause of respiratory Oversedation from anesthesia
acidosis in a postoperative client?
What should a nurse teach a client Apply heat to the right shoulder for pain.
after a laparoscopic
cholecystectomy?
Which medication should be clarified Bumetanide
before administration for a client with
a potassium level of 3.1 mEq/L?
Who is at risk for developing A client who has an indwelling urinary catheter.
methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus
aureus?
What topics should be included in Moderate-intensity aerobic exercise 30 min/week,
teaching for a client with high Increasing dietary intake of fruits, vegetables, and
cholesterol? whole grains, Smoking cessation approaches, Self-
monitoring of blood pressure, Muscle-strengthening
activity 2 times a week.
Which food is high in purine that a Spinach
nurse should identify for a client with
renal calculi?
What dietary recommendation should Limit the intake of spinach.
a nurse make for a client with calcium
oxalate renal calculi?
Chronic Disease Nursing Care – Questions With
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What symptoms did the client present Shortness of breath, swollen feet and lower legs,
with on Day 1 in the emergency jugular vein distention, bilateral crackles, +2 pedal
department? edema.
What is the client's medical history? CHF and hypertension.
What medications is the client Carvedilol 6.25 mg PO BID, lisinopril 20 mg PO daily,
currently taking? furosemide 40 mg PO daily.
What vital signs were recorded on Temperature 37.2° C, Blood pressure 179/92 mm Hg,
Day 1 at 0800? Heart rate 94/min, Respiratory rate 22/min, Oxygen
saturation 94%.
What vital signs were recorded on Temperature 36.7° C, Blood pressure 146/72 mm Hg,
Day 2 at 1200? Heart rate 116/min, Respiratory rate 18/min, Oxygen
saturation 98%.
What does a positive Chvostek sign Possible hypocalcemia or hyperexcitability of nerves.
indicate?
What are the risk factors for Rheumatoid arthritis, high alcohol intake, lack of
osteoporosis in the client? exercise, family history, current use of prednisone.
What diagnostic result indicated Dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry showing greater
osteoporosis? than 2.5 standard deviation below normal.
,What should the nurse educate the Risk factors including rheumatoid arthritis, alcohol
client about regarding osteoporosis? intake, lack of exercise, family history, and
corticosteroid use.
What are the vital signs of the client Blood pressure 118/81 mm Hg, Respiratory rate 17/min,
post small bowel resection? Heart rate 95/min, Temperature 37° C, Oxygen
saturation 95%.
What should the nurse ask the client If they have noticed any dark, tarry stools.
post small bowel resection?
What is the expected finding for a Numbness of fingers.
client with respiratory alkalosis?
What should the nurse encourage for Use of the trapeze bar over their bed.
a client post-amputation?
What is the significance of a Indicates anemia.
hemoglobin level of 9.1 g/dL?
What is the normal range for 1.3 to 2.1 mEq/L.
magnesium levels?
What should the nurse prepare to Subcutaneous Vitamin B12 injections.
administer for a client with low vitamin
B12?
What is the expected medication for a Medications for neuropathy, such as gabapentin or
client with diabetes mellitus pregabalin.
experiencing tingling and burning
pain in feet?
What is a common finding in a client Paresthesia
with primary hypothyroidism?
, What should a nurse do for a client Help the client explore feelings related to elevators.
with a severe fear of elevators?
What should a nurse teach a client Avoid blowing your nose for 1 month after surgery.
after a myringoplasty to prevent
trauma?
What is a likely cause of respiratory Oversedation from anesthesia
acidosis in a postoperative client?
What should a nurse teach a client Apply heat to the right shoulder for pain.
after a laparoscopic
cholecystectomy?
Which medication should be clarified Bumetanide
before administration for a client with
a potassium level of 3.1 mEq/L?
Who is at risk for developing A client who has an indwelling urinary catheter.
methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus
aureus?
What topics should be included in Moderate-intensity aerobic exercise 30 min/week,
teaching for a client with high Increasing dietary intake of fruits, vegetables, and
cholesterol? whole grains, Smoking cessation approaches, Self-
monitoring of blood pressure, Muscle-strengthening
activity 2 times a week.
Which food is high in purine that a Spinach
nurse should identify for a client with
renal calculi?
What dietary recommendation should Limit the intake of spinach.
a nurse make for a client with calcium
oxalate renal calculi?
