HEART FAILURE NCLEX EXAM 3 LATEST
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, A client with congestive Checking apical pulse before administering
heart failure, CHF, is medication.
prescribed digoxin
(Lanoxin) and furosemide Monitor serum electrolytes.
(Lasix). Nursing
interventions will include:
(Select all that apply.) Rationale: Digoxin is a cardiac glycoside. which can
slow heart rate, and an apical heart rate is checked
Encourage intake of water prior to administration. Lasix is a loop diuretic used in
and fruit juices. treatment of CHF, which promotes not only water
Restrict intake of green, loss, but also loss of electrolytes. A low potassium
leafy vegetables. level increases risk of digoxin toxicity. Fluids are often
Checking apical pulse restricted with CHF. H and H level do not need to be
before administering checked, and green, leafy vegetables would not need
medication. to be restricted.
Monitor hemoglobin and
hematocrit levels.
Monitor serum
electrolytes.
The client is prescribed "This drug will help my heart muscle pump less."
digoxin (Lanoxin) for
treatment of HR. Which of Rationale: The ability to increase the strength of
the following statements contractions is a characteristic of cardiac glycosides.
by the client indicates the It may result in a decrease in pulse. Initially the client
need for further teaching may experience some fatigue. Symptoms of CHF, such
by the nurse? as dyspnea, should improve.
"I should not get short of
breath anymore."
"This drug will help my
heart muscle pump less."
"I may notice my heart
rate decrease."
"I may feel tired during
early treatment."
VERSIONS (VERSION A, B AND C) 2024 ACTUAL
EXAM 300 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
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, A client with congestive Checking apical pulse before administering
heart failure, CHF, is medication.
prescribed digoxin
(Lanoxin) and furosemide Monitor serum electrolytes.
(Lasix). Nursing
interventions will include:
(Select all that apply.) Rationale: Digoxin is a cardiac glycoside. which can
slow heart rate, and an apical heart rate is checked
Encourage intake of water prior to administration. Lasix is a loop diuretic used in
and fruit juices. treatment of CHF, which promotes not only water
Restrict intake of green, loss, but also loss of electrolytes. A low potassium
leafy vegetables. level increases risk of digoxin toxicity. Fluids are often
Checking apical pulse restricted with CHF. H and H level do not need to be
before administering checked, and green, leafy vegetables would not need
medication. to be restricted.
Monitor hemoglobin and
hematocrit levels.
Monitor serum
electrolytes.
The client is prescribed "This drug will help my heart muscle pump less."
digoxin (Lanoxin) for
treatment of HR. Which of Rationale: The ability to increase the strength of
the following statements contractions is a characteristic of cardiac glycosides.
by the client indicates the It may result in a decrease in pulse. Initially the client
need for further teaching may experience some fatigue. Symptoms of CHF, such
by the nurse? as dyspnea, should improve.
"I should not get short of
breath anymore."
"This drug will help my
heart muscle pump less."
"I may notice my heart
rate decrease."
"I may feel tired during
early treatment."
