A patient is admitted with complications and exacerbation of symptoms from dilated cardiomyopathy. Which easily treated factor might account for the change in the patient's condition?
A) Viral illness before the original diagnosis
B) Acute myocardial infarction
C) Chronic alcohol abuse
D) Persistent vegetative growth on valves
C
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A client is experience tachypnea with anxiety and is "hyperventilating." Based on this assessment, which finding does the nurse anticipate for this client?
1. Pleuritic pain. 2. Congestive heart failure. 3. Increased carbon dioxide levels. 4. Reduced oxygen capacity.
A client has a history of rheumatic heart disease as a child, with residual effects. She is concerned for her health and the safety of her current pregnancy
The client asks the nurse, "When am I most likely to experience problems related to my heart condition?" The nurse's best response is: 1. "12–16 weeks' gestation." 2. "20–24 weeks' gestation." 3. "28–32 weeks' gestation." 4. "36–40 weeks' gestation."
When applying restraints to a client who exhibits behavior that is dangerous to self and when other less-restrictive measures have not worked, the nurse must:
a. obtain a provider's order b. hold the client in time-out for at least an hour prior to applying restraints c. seek permission from the hospital administrator d. leave this work to the nurse assistants