A client is at high risk for developing ascites because of cirrhosis of the liver. How should the nurse assess for the presence of ascites?

The nurse is caring for a client who is admitted with the diagnosis of mild heart failure. Which type of lung sounds should the nurse expect to hear?

A client with heart failure has anxiety. Which effect of anxiety makes it particularly important for the nurse to reduce the anxiety of this client?

A nurse expects that a client with right-sided heart failure will exhibit which of these signs or symptoms?

A nurse is obtaining a health history on a client admitted to the hospital with heart failure. Which assessment finding will the nurse expect the client to report?

A client with congestive heart failure is receiving intravenous digoxin (Cardoxin) therapy. The registered nurse identifies that which items on the client’s care plan are appropriate for a licensed practical nurse (LPN) to perform? Select all that apply.

Which serum laboratory values in a client with urinary problems may indicate the risk of developing muscle weakness and cardiac arrhythmias?

An older client who has had multiple hospital admissions for recurring heart failure is returned to the hospital by an adult child. The client is admitted for observation to the coronary care unit and calmly states, “I know I’m sick, but I can really take care of myself at home.” What should the nurse conclude that the client most likely is attempting to do?

A client who develops heart failure has a serum potassium level of 2.3 mEq/L (2.3 mmol/L). Digoxin and potassium chloride are prescribed. What action should the nurse take?

The nurse is assessing a client with the diagnosis of chronic heart failure. Which clinical finding should the nurse expect the client to experience?