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1. A nurse is assessing a school-age child who has heart failure and is taking furosemide. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an indication that the medication is effective? a. An increase in venous pressure b. a decrease in peripheral edema c. a decrease in cardiac output d. an increase in potassium levels 2. A nurse is assessing an infant who has acute otitis media. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect (select all that apply)...

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JoAnn Smith, 72 years old Heart Failure Case study latest 2024 Update Graded A+ (SOLVED) JoAnn Smith is a 72-year-old woman who has a history of myocardial infarction (MI) four years ago and systolic heart failure secondary to ischemic cardiomyopathy with a current ejection fraction (EF) of only 15%. She presents to the emergency department (ED) for shortness of breath (SOB) the past three days. Her shortness of breath has progressed from SOB with activity to becoming SOB at rest. The last two ...

Notes of all the lectures given during the course Heart Failure and Therapy (minor Biomedical Topics in Healthcare). The document also contains many useful images that match the explanation of the course material. (vak voor o.a. gezondheidswetenschappen, gezondheid en leven, biomedische wetenschappen, geneeskunde & medische natuurwetenschappen). Exam grade: 8.3

Case Study: Heart Failure JoANNA Smith, Latest updated 2022/2023. NURS MISC.JoAnn Smith is a 72-year-old woman who has a history of myocardial infarction (MI) four years ago and systolic heart failure secondary to ischemic cardiomyopathy with a current ejection fraction (EF) of only 15%. She presents to the emergency department (ED) for shortness of breath (SOB) the past three days. Her shortness of breath has progressed from SOB with activity to becoming SOB at rest. The last two nights sh...

NextGen UNFOLDING Reasoning Atrial Fibrillation/Heart Failure (2/2) Suggested Answer Guidelines Bill Hill, 71 years old Primary Concept Perfusion Gas Exchange Interrelated Concepts (In order of emphasis) • Clinical judgment • Patient education • Communication • Collaboration NCLEX Client Need Categories Covered in Case Study NCSBN Clinical Judgment Model Covered in Case Study Safe and Effective Care Environment Step 1: Recognize Cues • Management of Care Step 2:...

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NURS 201 QUIZ 2 – DYSRHYTHMIAS, CAD, HEART FAILURE Lasix – monitor and how do you know its effective for pt with HF Furosemide Monitor potassium levels for hypokalemia Increased urinary output, decrease preload/volume overload Thrombocytopenia – definition and diff types, interventions and teaching Low levels of platelets <150 Hold direct pressure for 10 mins, monitor for bleeding or bruising, no IVs or injections, use soft toothbrush and electric razor, avoid NSAIDs, check...

What is the definition of congestive heart failure? - Congestive heart failure is the syndrome in which the heart has a reduced ability to fill or pump blood. This leads to a state where the heart is not pumping enough blood to get tissues adequate oxygen. What are the four ways in which heart failure can be classified? - Heart failure can be classified as systolic or diastolic, high output or low output, left sided or right sided, and acute or chronic What are the 6 major risk factors for ...

A nurse is creating a plan of care for a school-age child who has heart disease and has developed heart failure. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan? - CORRECT answerProvide small, frequent meals for the child. The metabolic rate of a child who has heart failure is high because of poor cardiac function. Therefore, the nurse should provide small, frequent meals for the child because it helps to conserve energy. A nurse is teaching the parent of an...

ATI Care of Children RN 2019 Proctored Exam - Level 3! 1. A nurse is assessing a school-age child who has heart failure and is taking furosemide. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an indication that the medication is effective? a. An increase in venous pressure b. a decrease in peripheral edema c. a decrease in cardiac output d. an increase in potassium levels 2. A nurse is assessing an infant who has acute otitis media. Which of the following findings ...