A client is seen in the ED (emergency department) with heart failure secondary to cardiomyopathy. What priority diagnostic test does the nurse assess to determine the severity of the client’s heart failure?

The health care provider writes orders for a client to receive an angiotensin II receptor blocker for treatment of heart failure.  What is the purpose of this medication?

Which measures will best help control of hypertension?  SELECT ALL THAT APPLY.

The nurse is caring for a 63 year old female with history of hypertension and complaints of shortness of breath.  Day 1: Bilateral breath sounds clear and present throughout, Weight 80kg(176 LB), Urine output 480ml/8 hours. Vital Signs: Temp-99.7, BP 108/50, Pulse 98, Resp rate-20, O2Sat 95% Room Air. Day 4: Breath sounds scattered, crackles heard bilaterally. Apical heart rate rapid and irregular. Audible s3 Gallop. Weight 82.1kg(181 LB). Urine output 320ml/8 hours. Vital Signs: Temp-98.2, BP 138/80,  Pulse 112, Resp rate-28, O2Sat 88% Room Air.  A Nurse is reviewing the assessment finding for the client on day 4. Which of the following findings require further action?

The nurse is performing a respiratory assessment for a client in left-sided heart failure. What does the nurse understand is the best determinant of the patient’s ventilation and oxygenation status?

On reviewing a client’s chest X-ray, the nurse notices an enlarged heart. What evaluation best describes this X-ray result?  

A client taking an ACE inhibitor has developed a dry, hacking cough. Because of this side effect, the client no longer wants to take that medication. What medication that has similar hemodynamic effects does the nurse anticipate the health care provider ordering?

After being diagnosed with acute rheumatic fever, the client asks the nurse which part of the heart was most likely affected. The best answer for the nurse to reply is ?

A client with acute chest pain is receiving 2 mg IV morphine sulfate. Which of the following results are intended effects of morphine? SELECT ALL THAT APPLY.

Which diagnostic procedure is most commonly used when caring for a client with a suspected aneurysm?