PN 2 Exam #2 {UPDATED} – Rasmussen College | Professional Nursing II

The nurse identifies the nursing diagnosis of decreased cardiac output related to valvular insufficiency for the patient with infective endocarditis based on which assessment finding? - Blood pressure of 85/48 A patient who has a history of pulmonary valve stenosis tells the healthcare provider, "I don't have a lot of energy anymore, and both of my feet get swollen in the late afternoon." Which of these problems does the healthcare provider conclude is the likely cause of these clinical findings? - Right sided heart failure A patient is diagnosed with heart failure and is prescribed Digoxin and Furosemide. Before administering the Furosemide to the patient, which laboratory result should the healthcare provider review? - Potassium You are educating a patient with newly diagnosed Vitamin B12 deficiency anemia. Which f the following statements indicate a need for further teaching? - I will limit my intake of dried beans and citrus fruit You are providing patient education on their new medication, Amlodipine. Which statement by the patient indicates patient understanding? - I will need to avoid grapefruit juice and grapefruit while taking this medication A nurse is assessing a client diagnosed with Buerger's disease. While assessing this client and extremities, the nurse correlates which clinical manifestations with this disease process? - Ulcerations on digits and complaints of claudication Which intervention suggested to the client with Raynaud's disease is aimed at preventing worsening complications? - Wear warm clothing when exposed to cool temperatures The graduate nurse is assessing her newly admitted client's abdomen and notes a bruit upon auscultation. Which assessment technique by this nurse should be questioned in this client? - Palpate and documentn if artery is found to have doubled in size A client with atherosclerosis