ATI Alterations in
Cardiovascular Function &
Perfusion
A nurse is caring for a client
who is experiencing heart
palpitations. Which of the
following interventions should
the nurse include in the plan of
care for this client?
,Select All that Apply - ANSWER-
Answer:
- Have the client bear down as
if for a bowel movement
- Ask the client to cough
forcefully
A nurse is assisting in caring for
a client who has pericarditis.
Based on the assessment
findings, which of the following
lab tests should the nurse
,anticipate will have abnormal
results?
Select All that Apply - ANSWER-
Answer:
- C reactive protein (CRP)
- Erythrocyte sedimentation
rate (ESR)
- White blood cell count (WBC)
A nurse is reinforcing discharge
teaching to a client who has
, cardiomyopathy. Which of the
following should the nurse
include in the teaching?
Select all that Apply - ANSWER-
Answer:
- Restrict fluids to
approximately 2L each day
- Limit dietary intake of sodium
- Check weight every morning
- Report ankle edema
Cardiovascular Function &
Perfusion
A nurse is caring for a client
who is experiencing heart
palpitations. Which of the
following interventions should
the nurse include in the plan of
care for this client?
,Select All that Apply - ANSWER-
Answer:
- Have the client bear down as
if for a bowel movement
- Ask the client to cough
forcefully
A nurse is assisting in caring for
a client who has pericarditis.
Based on the assessment
findings, which of the following
lab tests should the nurse
,anticipate will have abnormal
results?
Select All that Apply - ANSWER-
Answer:
- C reactive protein (CRP)
- Erythrocyte sedimentation
rate (ESR)
- White blood cell count (WBC)
A nurse is reinforcing discharge
teaching to a client who has
, cardiomyopathy. Which of the
following should the nurse
include in the teaching?
Select all that Apply - ANSWER-
Answer:
- Restrict fluids to
approximately 2L each day
- Limit dietary intake of sodium
- Check weight every morning
- Report ankle edema
