ATI MED SURG PROCTORED (CARDIOVASCULAR) STUDY GUIDE

ATI MED SURG PROCTORED (CARDIOVASCULAR) STUDY GUIDE 1. A nurse is caring for a client who has endocarditis. Which of the following findings should the nurse recognize as a potential complication? a. Valvular disease i. Valvular disease or damage often occurs as a result of inflammation or infection of the endocardium. 2. A nurse is caring for a client following insertion of a permanent pacemaker. Which of the following client statements indicates a potential complication of the insertion procedure? a. “I can’t get rid of these hiccups.” i. Hiccups can indicate that the pacemaker is stimulating the chest wall or diaphragm, which can occur as a result of a lead wire perforation. 3. a nurse is assessing a client who has a history of deep vein thrombosis and is receiving warfarin. the nurse should identify that which of the following findings indicates the medication is effective? a. INR 2.0