NUR 242 Exam 3 Questions and Answers | 100% Correct Answer | Grade A+

An older client with a history of congestive heart failure expresses concern about potential exposure to tuberculosis (TB) from his or her roommate at the extended care facility. The roommate coughs a great deal and sometimes spits up blood. Which is the primary reason that the nurse pursues more information about the roommate? Ans: TB adversely affects older adults with chronic illness When the clinic nurse is teaching a group of clients with heart failure (HF) about dietary interventions to prevent fluid overload, which topic will be included? Ans: Use of fresh or frozen vegetables instead of canned ones / low sodium Which action would the nurse take first when a client with heart failure has an episode of paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea (PND)? Ans: Assist the client to sit on the edge of the bed When caring for a client with a diagnosis of right ventricular heart failure, the nurse expects which assessment findings? Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct. Ans: Dependent edema Swollen hands and fingers Right upper quadrant discomfort The nurse's physical assessment of a client with heart failure reveals tachypnea and bilateral crackles. Which is the priority nursing intervention? Ans: Place client in a high-Fowler position. Which treatment would the nurse anticipate when caring for an infant with heart failure? Ans: Medications that are prescribed for both children and adults Which feeding education would the n