eWit’s Medical-Surgical Nursing: Concepts and Practice, 4th Edition
Chapter 19: Care of Patients With Cardiac Disorders Stromberg: deWit’s Medical-Surgical Nursing: Concepts and Practice, 4th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. The nurse is caring for a patient with suspected right-sided heart failure. Which manifestation best supports this potential diagnosis? a. Wheezing b. Orthopnea c. Edema d. Pallor ANS: C Right-sided heart failure leads to edema from systemic backup. Wheezing, orthopnea, and pallor are indicative of left-sided failure. DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: p. 438, Table 19-2 OBJ: 1 (theory) TOP: Heart Failure: Right Side KEY: Nursing Process Step: Assessment MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity: Physiological Adaptation
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