The nurse is caring for a client who is diagnosed with heart failure. The nurse knows that which conditions may have contributed to the development of heart failure in this client?
Standard Text: Select all that apply.
1. Uncontrolled hypertension
2. Coronary artery disease
3. Diabetes
4. HIV
5. Mitral stenosis
Correct Answer: 1,2,3,5
Rationale 1: Uncontrolled hypertension is associated with the development of heart failure.
Rationale 2: Coronary artery disease is associated with the development of heart failure.
Rationale 3: Diabetes is associated with the development of heart failure.
Rationale 4: HIV is not associated with the development of heart failure.
Rationale 5: Mitral stenosis is associated with the development of heart failure.
Global Rationale: Uncontrolled hypertension, coronary artery disease, diabetes, and mitral stenosis are associated with the development of heart failure. HIV is not associated with the development of heart failure.
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