Heart Failure Nursing Care: Causes, Symptoms,
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Which patient is at highest risk for An African American female with hypertension.
developing heart failure?
What position should a patient with Fowler's position.
pulmonary edema be placed in?
What symptom related to digoxin Anorexia, as it is a symptom of digoxin toxicity.
should the nurse report for follow-up?
How should the nurse handle a Obtain a bedside commode to ensure safety and
patient with heart failure who insists maintain bedrest.
on walking to the bathroom?
Which laboratory result should be of B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP) of 900 pg/mL, as
most concern for a newly admitted normal is less than 100 pg/mL.
patient?
Which patient should the nurse see A patient with sudden onset of confusion, indicating
first? possible decreased oxygenation.
What does coughing up pink, frothy It is a sign of pulmonary edema and requires
sputum indicate in a patient? immediate notification of the healthcare provider.
What is the normal range for thyroid- 0.4 to 4.9 mµ/L.
stimulating hormone (TSH)?
, What is the normal range for blood 7 to 20 mg/dL.
urea nitrogen (BUN)?
What is the normal range for sodium 135 to 145 mEq/L.
levels?
What cognitive level is required for Analysis (Analyzing).
analyzing patient risk factors for heart
failure?
What integrated process is involved in Clinical Problem-Solving Process (Nursing Process).
planning nursing care for heart
failure?
What client need is addressed when Reduction of Risk Potential.
planning care for heart failure
patients?
What is a common therapeutic Placing patients in Fowler's position to aid breathing.
measure for patients with heart
failure?
What is the significance of an elevated It indicates worsening heart failure and requires
BNP level in heart failure? monitoring.
What should be done if a patient on Hold the digoxin and check the digoxin level.
digoxin shows signs of toxicity?
What action should the nurse take if a Provide a bedside commode to ensure safety while
patient refuses to comply with respecting the patient's autonomy.
bedrest?
What is the main concept related to Perfusion.
the nursing care of heart failure
patients?
and Treatments – Questions With Complete
Solutions
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Terms in this set (93)
Which patient is at highest risk for An African American female with hypertension.
developing heart failure?
What position should a patient with Fowler's position.
pulmonary edema be placed in?
What symptom related to digoxin Anorexia, as it is a symptom of digoxin toxicity.
should the nurse report for follow-up?
How should the nurse handle a Obtain a bedside commode to ensure safety and
patient with heart failure who insists maintain bedrest.
on walking to the bathroom?
Which laboratory result should be of B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP) of 900 pg/mL, as
most concern for a newly admitted normal is less than 100 pg/mL.
patient?
Which patient should the nurse see A patient with sudden onset of confusion, indicating
first? possible decreased oxygenation.
What does coughing up pink, frothy It is a sign of pulmonary edema and requires
sputum indicate in a patient? immediate notification of the healthcare provider.
What is the normal range for thyroid- 0.4 to 4.9 mµ/L.
stimulating hormone (TSH)?
, What is the normal range for blood 7 to 20 mg/dL.
urea nitrogen (BUN)?
What is the normal range for sodium 135 to 145 mEq/L.
levels?
What cognitive level is required for Analysis (Analyzing).
analyzing patient risk factors for heart
failure?
What integrated process is involved in Clinical Problem-Solving Process (Nursing Process).
planning nursing care for heart
failure?
What client need is addressed when Reduction of Risk Potential.
planning care for heart failure
patients?
What is a common therapeutic Placing patients in Fowler's position to aid breathing.
measure for patients with heart
failure?
What is the significance of an elevated It indicates worsening heart failure and requires
BNP level in heart failure? monitoring.
What should be done if a patient on Hold the digoxin and check the digoxin level.
digoxin shows signs of toxicity?
What action should the nurse take if a Provide a bedside commode to ensure safety while
patient refuses to comply with respecting the patient's autonomy.
bedrest?
What is the main concept related to Perfusion.
the nursing care of heart failure
patients?
