During a blood pressure screening an elderly male tells the nurse he experiences a fluttering in his chest while doing yard work. He reports no other symptoms, and the frequency is intermittent
The nurse would interpret this finding to be consistent with: 1. Underlying illness that requires a medical evaluation.
2. Nonspecific cardiac changes with aging.
3. Hypothyroidism.
4. Exercise intolerance.
1. Underlying illness that requires a medical evaluation.
Rationale:
New onset atrial fibrillation and other arrythmias may signal the onset of a serious underlying illness that requires further medical evaluation. Chest fluttering can be a sign of hyperthyroidism, not hypothyroidism. These symptoms are not normal cardiac changes. Exercise intolerance would include shortness of breath, which the client does not report.
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